The incubation period for streptococcal pharyngitis is 2 to 5 days, Dr. Moffitt reports.
There is no vaccine for strep throat, which means it's possible to get it more than once. You are also not immune once you've had the infection, making recurring strep even more plausible.
The best way to prevent again reinfection is to practice good hygiene. For small children, if recurrent strep throat emerges, some doctors may recommend tonsil removal. The surgery, called a tonsillectomy, is usually only recommended if your child is getting strep seven or more times in one year.
Yes.
While many other types of sore throats can be traced to viruses, strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils, the CDC says.
Strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus, or strep A, according to the CDC.
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