Meaning of the word strep in English

What does strep mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

strep

US /strep/
UK /strep/

Noun

a common bacterial infection, especially of the throat, caused by streptococci

Example:
The doctor diagnosed her with strep throat.
He had to take antibiotics for his strep infection.
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