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 ...

Don't just assume symptoms like nausea and vomiting are a stomach bug. It could also be this nightmare illness.

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 ...

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 ...

When you develop a sore throat, it’s easy to assume it’s just that. But, if it sticks around for a while or feels worse over time, you might start to wonder if you could have strep throat. This ...

Strep A, or Group A Streptococcus, describes a bacteria that targets the throat and nose. While invasive Strep A infections are rare, there has been an increase in severe cases this year. A mum has ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...