This content was created by our physicians and experts. Following infection by group-A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat), a number of different inflammatory syndromes can occur in the body ...

Strep throat can be an extremely painful respiratory condition, making it hard to swallow, thus function normally. Although the conventional treatment for strep throat is antibiotics, research shows ...

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 ...

U.S. health regulators announced plans Tuesday to phase out fluoride-containing supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F.

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 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 ...

A sore throat (pharyngitis) caused by a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu, typically lasts up to a week. Meanwhile, sore throats due to bacterial infections can persist for up to 10 days with ...

Background Against a background of failure to prevent neonatal invasive early-onset group B Streptococcus infections (GBS) in our maternity unit using risk-based approach for intrapartum antibiotic ...

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 ...

Historically, piperacillin has been administered as part of a two-drug cocktail to treat severe strep infections because strep can break down beta-lactams (piperacillin's class of antibiotics ...

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– One person was transported to a trauma center after being shot multiple times in Swatara Township on Tuesday night. According to the Swatara Township Police ...