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Invasive Strep Infections Are Rising in the U.S.
S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...
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What you need to know about impetigo
Impetigo is a highly transmissible bacterial skin infection that involves blistering. It can occur when bacteria enter the skin through a cut or insect bite, commonly affecting young children.
Strep throat strain that can trigger a flesh-eating disease has more than doubled in the US
Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...
Rare 'flesh-eating' infections on the rise in UK as doctors warn gynaecologists to know signs of deadly disease
Doctors in the UK have warned that several cases of a dangerous 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection affecting the external ...
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Studies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
The results of ongoing research by Amprologix, a spinout company at the University of Plymouth, will be presented to leading ...
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The towel habit that spreads more bacteria than you think
That includes potential pathogens that can cause skin infections, athlete’s foot, or even more serious conditions. The problem isn’t just about the number of bacteria present, it’s about ...
Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC
The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.