Strep infections are usually associated with strep throat, a relatively mild infection that can cause a sore throat, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Strepping up to the plate Invasive strep A infections increased in the U.S. between 2013 and 2022, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

A recent CDC study found that cases of invasive strep infections more than doubled in the span of a decade.

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Severe strep infections are on the rise in the U.S. A new study shows a sharp increase in cases of invasive group A strep, which can lead to deadly conditions.

Invasive strep infections have more than doubled in the US, CDC study finds The invasive form of strep can lead to flesh-eating disease or organ failure. Almost 2,000 people died from 2013 to 2022.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ashtabula County is experiencing a spike in cases of strep throat and scarlet fever from strep throat infections, health officials said. The scarlet fever rash is a symptom of ...

Ashtabula County Health Department reports a spike in strep throat and some scarlet fever cases amid typical infection season. Here's what you need to know.

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. The findings are contributing to efforts to accelerate the ...

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts ...

December is the start of the "high" season for strep throat, according to the CDC. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatment.

Therese Canares, Bus '21 (MBA), a pediatric emergency physician, has a grand vision: to save people from having to make an unnecessary trip to the doctor's office if they think they have strep throat.