Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep tissue, it can trigger streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a lethal ...

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS ... which has led to a resurgence of various infectious diseases. However, the exact cause remains unclear. What should you do if you suspect you have ...

MSCRAMM: Microbial surface components recognizing adhesive matrix molecules; NIAID: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious ... has been used to treat toxic shock syndrome due to its ...

Although rare, the worldwide incidence of GAS-related disease has been increasing over the last two decades. In analyzing the cause of this upward trend, it has been suggested that the increase in ...

Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS ... Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases says the preliminary number of cases in the country since the beginning of this year ...

Medical experts have observed a “substantial” increase in invasive group A strep cases, with rates more than doubling between 2013 and 2022. RELATED: Doctors Say the Disinfect ...

Also known as "invasive strep," this bug can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease, as well as toxic shock syndrome ... into the epidemiology of infectious illnesses that had ...