A recent explosion in strep infections, many of which are presenting with few or atypical symptoms, is concerning experts around the U.S. Strep throat — caused by the bacteria Group A streptococcus ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This winter cases of strep have spiked among kids and spread rapidly in households and schools. The traditional way of confirming a case has been the dreaded swab, which ...

Most sore throats aren't strep. But because strep bacteria can in rare cases cause rheumatic fever, people often feel like they should get tested for possible strep infection. It might be possible to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter tested positive for group B streptococcus while pregnant with her first child, who had no medical problems after delivery. She's almost 36 weeks along with her second and ...

Think your child might have strep throat? On Monday, test results became quicker and more reliable. Mayo Clinic announced it has begun using a new strep A test that gives results much sooner than the ...

As we move into fall, viruses and bacteria begin to circulate. Kids often complain of a sore throat this time of year, which is usually caused by a virus. Viral sore throat occurs with typical cold ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said one of their dogs tested positive for Strep Zoo, with three others undetermined. To be safe, they're treating ...