You may hear these called “invasive strep infections.” They include: Infection of tissue underneath the skin: Fat and muscle can become infected with the strep bacteria. The formal name for ...

The symptoms of strep throat include a sore, swollen throat. A person may also have white patches or small red spots in the throat, fever, swollen tonsils, or swollen glands. Strep throat is a ...

While strep throat is often top of mind for parents, viruses and seasonal allergies are also frequent culprits. Postnasal drip from mucus draining down the back of the throat due to a stuffy nose ...

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia remains free of Streptococcus suis bacterial infections linked to pigs, says the Veterinary Services Department (DVS). It had noted concerns following a report in Thai media ...

The mother of a three-year-old boy who developed a strep A infection and later died said he was not given antibiotics soon enough before he developed sepsis, an inquest heard. A jury at ...

An antistreptolysin O titer (ASO) is a blood test used to determine if you've had a recent infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. It's not used to diagnose a current strep infection ...

The esophagus is the pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Strep throat is a throat infection caused by bacteria. Usually, your throat will be very sore, but it can feel dry ...

These can range from common conditions that a doctor can treat easily, such as strep throat, to potentially severe conditions, such as mouth cancer. Red spots on the throat can indicate an ...

Although group A streptococcus has not developed resistance, antibiotic therapy fails to eradicate the infection in some patients. Many authors have suggested using a cephalosporin as an ...

However, it’s important to see a doctor if you think you have Strep throat. Left untreated, strep may cause other conditions like rheumatic heart disease. People report that licorice root helps ...

A woman reported finding a dead rodent in her half-eaten salad she bought at a restaurant in New York City. The 28-year-old told ABC 7 New York she picked up the takeout order from the eatery in ...