strep throat

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. an acute sore throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and accompanied by fever and prostration.

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strep throat Scientific  

/ strĕp /

1. Infection of the throat caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms usually include fever, redness of the throat, lymph node enlargement, and inflammation of the tonsils.

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strep throat Cultural  

1. A severe sore throat caused by a kind of streptococcus. Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics.

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Etymology

Origin of strep throat

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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strep throat

The first hospital diagnosed her with strep throat without investigating her sharp abdominal cramps.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2024

“Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me. I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long. My deepest regrets for any inconvenience this has caused.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024

Demand for the common antibiotic, which is used for respiratory infections, strep throat and ear infections, spiked amid fears of a “triple-demic” last year, leading to shortages.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

Group A strep bacteria can cause a range of illnesses, including scarlet fever and strep throat.

From BBC ● May 17, 2023

Ivy didn’t think June was talking about a cold or strep throat.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake