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Bacterial. Streptococcus or 'strep' is the type of bacterium.

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What makes strep throat be a bacterial infection?

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What is a sickness such as strep throat or tetanus?

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Is strep throat food?

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What is considered the most severe a throat infection or strep throat?

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What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?

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What can stop strep throat?

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What is vector for strep throat?

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