obsolete streptococcal pharyngitis

A commensal streptococcal infectious disease that involves infection of the pharynx and sometimes the larynx and tonsils. It is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. The common symptoms include fever, sore throat, headache, stomach ache, nausea, or chills.

Also known as: Septic sore throat due to streptococcal infection; Strept throat; Streptococcal angina; Streptococcal sore throat; Streptococcal sore throat NOS (disorder)