Strep infections may be on the rise in the United States, as they have been in the United Kingdom, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms, especially in children. “Group A streptococcal ...

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 ...

An outbreak of Strep A infections has resulted in the death of nine children in the UK. There are growing concerns about the ability of the NHS, already struggling under the increased strains of the ...

Strep throat can be very common for kids between 5-15. Knowing how strep is different than a common cold can help treat it faster. Strep infections may be on the rise in the U.S., as they have been in ...

Parents of children with Strep A who have died or are battling for their lives have told others to act immediately if they spot any symptoms. Cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi urged parents to look out ...

A contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils is commonly called strep throat. It is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, which is commonly referred to as “strep”. Symptoms ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. “Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a ...

Having strep throat does mean having a sore throat. But not every sore throat is strep throat. People often get sore throats due to a virus, but strep is different because it’s caused by a bacterial ...

a number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak. Health officials confirmed a youngster from St John’s School in Ealing, west London, had died from the bacterial ...

Six young children have died in the UK after contracting Strep A infection. Health officials confirmed that a youngster from St John's School in Ealing, west London, had died from the bacterial ...