Strep Throat

Strep throat is an infection of the throat that affects the pharynx, tonsils and larynx. It is caused by a class of bacterium known as Group A Streptococcus.

Common symptoms of this contagious disease are white patches on the throat, reddening of the tonsils, sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, stomach ache, loss of appetite and vomiting.