Getting the flu can increase the risk of getting a second infection, including strep throat. WSJ’S Daniela Hernandez explains the science behind that, plus what it means for the rest of the ...

Health officials say strep is 'a bacterial infection that causes several symptoms like sore throat, red tonsils, headaches, ...

The flu and common cold are caused by different viruses and have different symptoms. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics, unlike a sore throat caused by a virus. Seek ...

Do you have a sore throat or the dreaded strep throat? Asking two questions can give you that answer. Question Number 1. Do you have a cough. If you do, it's probably not strep throat. A cough is ...

Strep is very contagious ... or if there’s ear pain accompanied by a fever over 102°F—it’s time to seek medical advice. Additionally, if your child continues to need pain medication ...

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts ...

Strep throat is a common childhood illness. Some kids get it again and again, and a simple round of antibiotics usually clears it up. But for a small number of children, the infection triggers ...

CLEVELAND — Ashtabula County is experiencing a spike in cases of strep throat and scarlet fever from strep throat infections, health officials said.

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A spike in strep throat cases in Ashtabula County has led the Ashtabula County Health Department to spread information regarding the illness and several cases of associated scarlet ...