Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, ...

LUCY Slawson initially put her swelling down to eating too much on holiday – until she ended up paralysed. In reality, the 21-year-old had been bitten by a mosquito. “My life has never ...

Nyborg had developed a spinal epidural abscess, according to Dr. Andrew Chan, a neurosurgical spine surgeon and director of ...

Objectives In December 2022, the UKHSA highlighted an unseasonal rise in cases of scarlet fever and invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS ... introduced a rapid GAS polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test ...

Tips for soothing a sore or scratchy throat include using a humidifier, sucking on popsicles, and taking honey. However, some people may require medical treatment. Common causes include a viral ...

Doctors diagnosed the toddler with a rare, severe progression of strep A that led to scarlet fever, toxic shock syndrome and ...

“I had been informed that he had been exposed to strep A and RSV because kids around him had tested positive for both of those,” said Elliott’s mother, April Geyer. She said Elliott was put ...