Strep throat, something we've all had at some point in our lives, is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Infection ...

Meryl Streep escaped the wrath of LA fires that began earlier this month with a smart plan. In an essay by her nephew Abe Streep, he penned in detail on how the Devil Wears Prada star got to ...

1–3 These indicated a low incidence of respiratory infections accompanied by throat cultures positive for streptococci, despite a relatively high carrier rate for beta-hemolytic streptococci.

What is Strep A, how is it spread and can it be treated? We give you the facts to help you know what to do if you suspect your child has a Strep A infection Experts say fatalities from Strep A ...

Objectives: To evaluate reports that describe relapse or recurrence following treatment of perineal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD), we studied a large cohort of children with these perianal or ...

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 ...

Hemolysis is the #1 source of preanalytical error and can impact potassium results—potentially leading to inappropriate or delayed patient treatment, unnecessary ...

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 sore ...

A man from Colorado had both of his legs amputated after contracting strep A bacteria. Max Armstrong, 40, was on a camping trip in Kiowa, US, when he burnt his thumb on a skillet while cooking ...

Recurring strep throat describes a group A Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs more than once during a respiratory season. Recurring strep throat happens more often in children and is ...