Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a sore ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed embolic appearing strokes. He spiked fever, and blood cultures grew streptococcus mitis/oralis. Cardiac work up showed mitral vegetation with severe ...