Medically reviewed by Renee Nilan, MD Recurring strep throat describes a group A Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs more than once during a respiratory season. Recurring strep throat ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

Children who are more susceptible to strep ... tonsillectomy is a useful therapy for treating children with recurrent strep throat infections," says Laura Orvidas, M.D., Mayo Clinic ear, nose ...