what is the common name for group a streptococcus
Scientific Name for Strep Throat. Strep throat is the most common type of bacterial throat infection; it is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria (GAS for short). The scientific name for strep throat bacteria is Streptococcus pyogenes. This throat infection is most frequently diagnosed during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Symptoms can include fever, white patches of pus on the back of the throat, and a red and painful throat that begins suddenly.