Strep Throat is known as an infection which is caused by the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes which is commonly seen among children aged 5 to 15 years old and usually during the colder winter months and sometimes early spring.   The common symptoms seen in individuals who have strep throat include:   • Sore throat • Pus on the tonsils • Difficulty swallowing • Fever • Swollen glands   Many often complain of a headache, or stomach ache and may develop a red sandpaper-looking rash on the body.