Dr. Janine Zee-Cheng, a board-certified pediatrician in Indiana, told HuffPost that sometimes a child will come in with a ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes), common in children but affecting adults too ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

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 ...

As of the latest reports from the Arkansas Department of Health, the state has experienced 15 flu-related deaths this season, ...

Warning signs of invasive disease include: fever (a high temperature above 38C) severe muscle aches Urgent, early medical ... tests positive for strep throat but has no symptoms may not need ...

A comprehensive FAQ section answers questions for common drugs, giving you a deeper understanding of how these medications work to alleviate Strep Throat symptoms.

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 ...