Strep Thoat and CLHS
Streptococcus is a fairly common disease in CLHS
students. The bacteria finds its way onto campus through students that are
infected. Infected people can be out of school for a week or more.
Kingdom: Eubacteria
Common Name:
Streptococcus
Scientific Name: Streptococcus pyogenes
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Eubacteria
Phylum: Firmicutes
Class: Bacilli
Order: Lactobacillales
Family: Streptococcaceae
Genus: Streptococcus
Species: pyogenes
Natural Range
Streptococcus is found all over the world.
Infection is possible at any time of year, but it is most common in fall
and winter months.
Interesting Facts
Strep throat is a common disease in
children. The disease is spread by coughing and sneezing. infected people
will most likely have a sore throat, fever, headache, and swollen glands.
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Strep Thoat and CLHS
Streptococcus is a fairly common disease in CLHS
students. The bacteria finds its way onto campus through students that are
infected. Infected people can be out of school for a week or more.