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Invasive Strep Infections Are Rising in the U.S.
S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...
Strep throat strain that can trigger a flesh-eating disease has more than doubled in the US
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 ...
Strep infections are rising in the US
Cases of group A streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in the past decade. The bacteria can cause a range of diseases ...
Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC
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 ...
Invasive strep infections have more than doubled in the US, CDC study finds
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 ...
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Strep infections are rising in the US
Strep A bacteria can cause a variety of disease including strep throat and toxic shock syndrome. | Credit: CAVALLINI JAMES / BSIP / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Cases of group A ...
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Invasive Strep Infections Are Rising in the U.S.
Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of bacteria can also cause more serious illnesses—even flesh-eating infections.