Following a tragic story out of Arizona where a 7-year-old girl had to have several amputations after she was diagnosed with strep throat (group A strep) earlier this month, many parents might be ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

If you or your child suddenly feel a fiery, stabbing pain in the throat that makes swallowing difficult and unpleasant, you may have a case of strep throat. This respiratory illness is more prevalent ...

Can you have strep throat without the symptoms? Do you need treatment? Here’s what you need to know. Strep throat commonly occurs with symptoms like a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, and ...

There is a difference, and one that health experts advise patients take seriously as the winter months typically bring more infections that lead to throat pain. "Strep throat is a very common ...

This news might be hard to swallow. Cases of Streptococcal A, better known as Strep A, are skyrocketing across Japan, according to the Japan Times. Last year there were 941 confirmed cases of ...

Social media is abuzz with claims that strep throat is on the rise and “wreaking havoc” in the United States, but Houston doctors say the uptick is typical for the start of respiratory disease season.

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