Is there a link between strep throat and psoriasis?
One form of psoriasis called guttate is often associated with strep throat. A microorganism called Streptococcus causes strep infections. Many times, a person may not even have symptoms of strep throat but still have an active flare of psoriasis. Talk with your doctor about getting a streptococcal antibody test to determine if you have higher-than-normal levels of strep in your system. This article was reprinted with the permission of the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).
