Strep throat, medically called streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat, is an infection of the pharynx caused by group A streptococcus bacteria (GAS). Aside from the pharynx, it also affects the tonsils and larynx. Strep throat causes 37% of all sore throat cases among children. One question that is frequently associated with strep throat is this: How long are … [Read more...]