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 ...

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 ...

In newborns, symptoms of group B strep diseases, like fever and lethargy, typically appear within their first week of life. Adults typically have no symptoms, unless their infection is severe. Group B ...

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 ...