human
I've heard that a lot of people get strep throat when the weather changes. Is that true?
assistant
Yes, it is true that many people experience sore throats and other symptoms associated with streptococcal infection when the weather changes. Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus) is a common cause of pharyngitis (sore throat). It is also known as group A streptococcus or GAS.