Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: Signs of Strep Throat Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called group A streptococcus, or GAS for short. This common – but serious ...

Invasive group B Streptococcus disease in early infancy increases the risk for psychiatric disorders through adolescence, ...

We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.