noun
- a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus, especially strep throat
Usage: informal; medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with strep and prescribed antibiotics.
- He stayed home from school because he had strep throat.
- Strep is highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets.
- The rapid strep test came back positive.
- She developed strep after being exposed to the bacteria at work.
- Untreated strep can lead to serious complications.