The type of pathogen is a bacteria, specifically Streptococcus of group A.
Strep throat, or streptococcal throat infection, is an infection caused by a bacterium (a microbe), group A streptococcus. It is more common in children.
Sore throats are not all caused by strep throat. In general, children who have strep throat suffer from the following symptoms:
* Big sore throat
* Difficulty swallowing
* Swollen and sensitive ganglions in the neck
*Fever
