This short document is a patient information fact sheet provided by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Program for the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It includes information on the symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention of Strep Throat. Information is provided on what it is, what it does, who is most at risk, how to prevent infections, treatment, news and events, and links to related information.
Further documentation is included, covering information for parents, and professionals.