Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into ...

Streptococcus pyogenes, which is often called group A Streptococcus, infects people around the world. While estimates vary, these infections could be responsible for the deaths of over half a million ...

Beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive human pathogen that habitually colonizes the throat or skin of the host, is a cause of streptococcal pharyngitis – more ...

An under-recognized strep bacterium is causing a growing number of serious infections in Australia, with First Nations Australians disproportionately affected, according to new research published in ...

As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such ...

Streptococci are often carried on mucosal surfaces and skin without causing disease. Streptococci can cause diseases that range from dental caries to necrotizing fasciitis. The type of disease caused ...

That Christmas crib toy you got junior? It might be just the thing to give him strep throat, according to a new study. The bacteria that cause strep throat may linger far longer on inanimate objects ...

Q: Can dogs carry strep? I’ve had strep throat twice recently, and I was told my dog could be a carrier. — Jennifer, Ipswich, Mass. A: Strep throat in humans is caused by infection with group A ...

Acute inflammation of the structures of the pharynx and tonsils, also known as tonsillopharyngitis, represents a common condition that is usually encountered in outpatients seeking healthcare ...