strep

[US]/strɛp/
[UK]/strɛp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.pertaining to streptococcus
n.chain-forming spherical bacteria (equal to streptococcus)
Word Forms
Pluralstreps

Phrases & Collocations

strep throat

strep infection

strep test

strep bacteria

strep symptoms

strep culture

strep vaccine

strep carrier

strep outbreak

strep treatment

Example Sentences

she was diagnosed with strep throat last week.

strep bacteria can cause serious infections.

he had a high fever due to strep infection.

the doctor prescribed antibiotics for the strep infection.

strep throat is highly contagious among children.

she complained of a sore throat and suspected strep.

strep tests are quick and usually done in the doctor's office.

he recovered quickly after starting treatment for strep.

strep can lead to complications if left untreated.

she was relieved to find out it wasn't strep throat.

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