| Other conditions caused by bacteria include strep throat and staph infection. |
| She did a strep test on me and although I'm very squeamish with a bad gag reflex, she got the swab and made me laugh the whole way. |
| In a strep screen, the doctor or medical assistant wipes the back of the child's throat with a long cotton swab. |
| Yes, I was prostrate, at death's door, battling a feline-inflicted strep infection. |
| Such patients might also be susceptible to strep and staph infections carried by pets. |
| Waiting for results will still allow enough time to treat the strep infection and avoid potentially serious, preventable complications. |
