Strep throat is a common human illness often caused by bacteria streptococcus pyogenes which term best classifies the colonies of streptococcus pyogenes in a person with strep throat

The colonies developing in a person's throat is pathogenic in nature. Strep throat. There are about 700 million people worldwide that are affected of this condition each year. OUt of the 700 million, 650,000 cases are severe and invasive and has a 25% mortality rate. Early recognition and treatment of the disease is the best prevention of its further spread.