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

Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more ...

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 more severe infection and spread.

Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus. It usually gives you a sore, scratchy throat and swollen tonsils. It's pretty common and can usually be ...

The same type of bacteria, group A streptococcus, is responsible for strep throat — a far milder infection. Invasive strep can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a soft tissue infection also known as ...

Unlike common strep throat, which affects millions of Americans each year, invasive strep infections occur when bacteria spread beyond their typical locations into areas of the body that should ...