Causes of Strep Throat
Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or group A Streptococcus. This bacterium is highly contagious. Apart from sneezes and coughs, this condition can also spread through kitchen utensils and bathroom objects. Other copathogens that cause strep throat include Branhamella, catarrhalis, Bacteroides, fragilis,Bacteroides, oralis, Bacteroides, melaninogenicus, Fusobacterium species,Staphylococcus, aureus, Haemophilus, influenzae and Peptostreptococcus species.
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: December 22,2008
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