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The throat infection that turns swallowing into a daily act of bravery.
means A bacterial infection, usually of the throat, caused by Streptococcus that brings fever, pain, and the urge to never eat again.
from Short for Streptococcus, from Greek streptos (twisted) plus kokkos (berry) — the bacteria grow in twisted chains, like a microscopic string of cursed beads.
Chain gangBacteria line up in beadlike strings under microscope.
Skip antibiotics, regret itUntreated strep can damage the heart valves.
Test itRapid swab tells strep from ordinary sore throats.