Strep Throat

ENZH

What Does Strep Throat Mean?

  • 链球菌性咽喉炎
  • 链球菌喉咙痛

Strep Throat Pronunciation

strɛp θroʊt

Strep Throat Definition

noun

Definition

A bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat.

In ZH

一种细菌感染,导致喉咙发炎和疼痛。

How to Use Strep Throat in a Sentence

  • The only thing more annoying than my strep throat is the fact that I can't sing along to my favorite songs!
  • After losing my voice to strep throat, my dog seemed to think I was trying to speak in dog language – woof woof!
  • I thought strep throat was just an excuse to avoid karaoke until I tried to belt out a tune and sounded like a dying goat.

Cultural Notes

Strep throat is commonly referenced in healthcare discussions in English-speaking countries and is known for its contagious nature, often spreading in schools. It's important to see a doctor for treatment, often with antibiotics.