Strep throat is most common in children and teens. However, anyone can get it, especially those who come into frequent contact with children or who live or work in crowded places.

Dr. Ami Patel, Lurie Children's Infectious Diseases physician, shares information about how strep throat can present in children and what parents and caregivers can do to help.

Strep throat is easily confused with other causes of sore throats. How can you tell if it's strep? You look at the symptoms.

Strep throat is more common in children than in adults, but anyone can get it. About one in 10 adults with a sore throat have strep, while around three in 10 children with a sore throat have strep.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications.

Strep throat is an infection that is treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, strep throat can cause complications that need additional treatment.

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Strep throat, though not often dangerous, can be quite painful. Here's what to know about the bacteria behind it, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Strep throat is caused by a bacteria called streptococcus. Strep threat most frequently occurs among school-age children but can occur at any age, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health.

Strep throat is a common bacterial infection in children and teens, but a recent "explosion" in cases, many of which with few or atypical symptoms, is concerning experts.