Cases of invasive group A strep infections, which can cause severe illness and be deadly, remain elevated in some parts of the country, officials warned Wednesday. In a statement to ABC News, the ...

The CDC is investigating the recent rise of invasive group A strep in young children Two Colorado children have died due to severe strep infections as the country experiences a rise in pediatric cases ...

Health agencies are issuing warnings to parents about invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS), a common bacterium that usually causes mild illness but can sometimes result in severe cases and even death ...

Strep A is a type of bacteria that causes strep throat, but it can also lead to more serious infections. (Getty Images) Strep A has been making headlines in the U.S. and Europe after the United ...

It’s been an unprecedented start of the winter for those of us working on the front lines, particularly in pediatric emergency rooms and children’s hospitals. After COVID-19 mitigation methods ...

Cases of Group A strep have surged in the U.S. A new report shows a 30% increase from the previous peak in cases in 2017. Experts say the pandemic may be to blame. Cases of Group A strep—which can ...

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among children in the United States caused by the bacteria that is known to lead ...

Vaccine Would have a Major Positive Impact on Childhood Doctor Visits and the Overuse of Antibiotics MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An international collaboration between Vaxent, a Memphis-based ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WAILEA, Hawaii — A recent increase in invasive group A streptococcal infections in pediatric patients should be ...

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections typically tend to peak between December and April each year. A throat swab can tell if a sore throat is due to GAS versus some other causes. (Photo: Getty) So, ...

More than a dozen children have died from strep A this season. Here is a quick list of symptoms and other important information. By Derrick Bryson Taylor Health officials in Britain said several ...