"Strep" is short for a genus of Gram-positive cocci called Streptococcus. Usually, the most common bacteria causing a throat infection (i.e. "strep" throat) is Streptococcus pyogenes.
Yes, but not necessarily always.
A sore throat is a sign that globulins are being produced. Globulins help your body fight infection and are graded depending on the severity of the infection. For...