According to the CDC, between 11,000 and 24,000 Americans fall ill to strep throat every year. Strep throat is a very common infection, but how does one get it? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland has the answers you’re looking for, so read on. What Causes Strep Throat? Strep throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (also known as group A strep, or GAS). The most ...