Sore throats and sour news. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled ...

Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than a typical cold. While strep throat is most ...

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. The ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

As we move into fall, viruses and bacteria begin to circulate. Kids often complain of a sore throat this time of year, which is usually caused by a virus. Viral sore throat occurs with typical cold ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of strep throat. They say the flu is still being diagnosed, but those numbers are improving. “If your child has a fever for more ...

New guidelines on diagnosing strep throat advise clinicians to use a scoring system to help determine which patients should be tested for group A streptococcal pharyngitis. The clinical practice ...