Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria and is highly contagious.Symptoms include a severe sore throat, swollen tonsils, and ... ClickOnDetroit: What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Strep throat, stomach viruses, RSV, upper respiratory viruses What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: Strep throat, stomach viruses, RSV, upper respiratory viruses Verywell Health on MSN: Causes of strep throat and how to recognize it Yahoo: Is strep throat really 'wreaking havoc' in the U.S.? Here's what Houston doctors say.

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Here's what Houston doctors say. NBC Connecticut: How Long Is THAT Contagious? Your Guide to Flu, Strep, COVID and Common Infections How Long Is THAT Contagious? Your Guide to Flu, Strep, COVID and Common Infections Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics says the flu remains their most common diagnosis this week. They’re also still seeing high cases numbers of strep throat in ...

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