Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus ...

A mother's viral TikTok educates parents on the dangers of invasive Strep A after her 3-year-old daughter's sudden death ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

True Recurrent Strep A true recurrent strep infection has the following characteristics: Classic strep symptoms (sore throat, fever, tonsils that are red and swollen, swollen lymph nodes) Symptoms ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the back of the ... around the tonsils, and over any red or sore areas to collect a sample. You might want to hold a young child on your lap during ...

Saskatchewan's Minister of Rural and Remote Health Lori Carr announces that some pharmacies will now offer options to get tested for strep throat and ear infections. (Matt Howard/CBC-Radio Canada ...

Do you have a sore throat or the dreaded strep throat? Asking two questions can give you that answer. Question Number 1. Do you have a cough. If you do, it's probably not strep throat. A cough is ...

Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis ... Your immune system responds to the infection, causing symptoms like a red, sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and difficulty ...

Most sore throats are caused by viruses. If you have a runny nose, cough, hoarseness, and red or runny eyes, it's probably a virus and will clear up on its own. Strep throat is different. Signs that ...