Strep infections may be on the rise in the United States, as they have been in the United Kingdom, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms, especially in children. “Group A streptococcal ...

As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such ...

Having strep throat does mean having a sore throat. But not every sore throat is strep throat. People often get sore throats due to a virus, but strep is different because it’s caused by a bacterial ...

A contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils is commonly called strep throat. It is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, which is commonly referred to as “strep”. Symptoms ...

Infections from Strep A are usually mild and treatable. However, in some cases they can be more serious and could require hospital care. And, as reported, 16 children have died of Strep A infection in ...

An outbreak of Strep A infections has resulted in the death of nine children in the UK. There are growing concerns about the ability of the NHS, already struggling under the increased strains of the ...

Strep throat can be very common for kids between 5-15. Knowing how strep is different than a common cold can help treat it faster. Strep infections may be on the rise in the U.S., as they have been in ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. “Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a ...