Strep throat is a common bacterial infection in children. Typically, guttate psoriasis erupts after a throat infection, or strep throat. The most common of these infections include streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and impetigo. Rheumatic fever can be prevented by effectively and promptly treating strep throat with antibiotics. A streptococcus (group A strep) infection, also known as "Streptococcus pyogenes". Rheumatic heart disease may follow untreated strep throat. Bacteria which commonly spread by sneezing include bacterial meningitis, strep throat, and tuberculosis. A streptococcus, it is referred to as strep throat. If strep throat is present the antibiotic penicillin by mouth is generally recommended. In strep throat, very rarely diseases like rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis can occur. Individuals with positive cultures for strep throat should also be treated with antibiotics. "Streptococcus pyogenes", or Group A beta-hemolytic Strep (GAS), displays beta hemolysis. GAS infection is generally diagnosed with a rapid strep test or by culture. Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, and cellulitis. Strep throat is spread by respiratory droplets from an infected person.