Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by Group A Streptococcus ...

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 ...

"The rash usually fades after about a week, but the outer layers of skin, usually on the hands and feet, may peel for several weeks afterwards." It also advises adults and children to stay off ...

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of ...

The skin may peel as the rash begins to fade, similar to sunburn. The symptoms are consistent for children and adults ... A strep, this is the same bacterium responsible for strep throat.

Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...

ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – The Ashtabula County Health Department is alerting the public about a spike in strep throat cases and ... without the scarlet fever rash, so please do not share ...

JEFFERSON — A spike in strep ... sore throat, red tonsils, headaches, fevers, and stomach pain, which is most common in children. Another rare symptom is scarlet fever, which is a rash from ...