Patient Comments Read 7 Comments Share Your Story. Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by infection with streptococcal bacteria, which causes inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes lining the back of the throat and the tonsils.hough strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat, it is important to note that most cases of sore throat are in fact due to a viral infection (caused by a virus). A viral sore throat typically improves on its own and does not require treatment with antibiotics.
Indium Compounds. The indium compound that is widely recognized today is indium tin oxide (ITO), a transparent conductor that is essential for building flat panel displays and touch sensors. TVs, computer monitors, tablets and smart phones all use ITO to enable the switching of pixels and to register touch events.
Indium is made in zinc, copper, iron, and lead processing plants. Its value today is $15 per ounce. Common Metal #5. The 5th most commonly used metal on Earth is zink.Zink is hard and anti-corrosive. It is used in the coating of iron and steel, and used in batteries along with lead. The 9th most valuable metal is silver. Silver has the best heat and electricity conductivity. It is commonly in jewelry, batteries, and circuitry, but is can also be used to stop the spread of bacteria.