Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of bacteria can also cause more serious illnesses—even flesh-eating infections. Here ...

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Infections caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria — commonly called strep throat or strep A — surged this past winter, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows.

Cases of group A streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in the past decade. The bacteria can cause a range of diseases that span from mild to deadly. In addition, they are diversifying and growing ...

While some Chicago-area doctors say strep cases have been increased in recent weeks, the symptoms might not be ones you typically think of. Dr. Neha Bhagi, a pediatrician at John H. Stroger Jr.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may be possible to make a safe vaccine against the type of bacteria best known for causing "strep throat" and rheumatic fever, U.S.-based researchers reported on Thursday.

After two years of significantly low levels, strep infections in the US have surged again this season, according to a new analysis. In February, the share of health care visits for strep throat or a ...

Having children means being exposed to nonstop illnesses. On average, young children get six to eight upper respiratory infections a year; in practical terms, that means a lot of missed school. One ...

Group A streptococci pyogenes. It is the cause of skin infections (impetigo), abscesses, bronchopulmonary infections, a form of sore throat which can develop into complications such as acute rheumatic ...