Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils. It is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms of strep throat include sore throat, fever, headache, and body aches.
Dental appointments should be rescheduled if a patient has strep throat. This is because strep throat is contagious and can be spread through contact with respiratory droplets. Going to the dentist with strep throat could put the dentist and other patients at risk of infection.