Strep throat is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, which infect the throat and tonsils. Unlike most sore throats, ...

The family returned to the ER and this time, he started exhibiting neurological symptoms. He was transferred to Boston Children’s Hospital, where an MRI revealed influenza-associated encephalitis, or ...

On New Year’s Day, Keilly (pronounced KEE-lee) was found unconscious, having seizures and running a temperature of at least ...

Strep throat is a common and contagious bacterial infection, with a fairly sudden onset of scratchy throat pain, low-grade ...

Public health recommendations suggest individuals can resume normal activities 5 days after symptom cessation. However, our study finds that full recovery can take longer, indicating that delayed ...

Couple said they wanted to warn the public how untreated Strep A can be fatal and to raise awareness it is curable with ...

A pregnant influencer revealed that she was told doctors would have to stop her heart for 80 minutes during surgery while ...

If she was going to make a U.S. Olympic team, it would surely be in the heptathlon, the seven-event discipline of track and field made famous by Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Instead, O’Brien has made the ...

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) causes extensive global morbidity and rising rates of invasive disease, for which clinical outcomes remain poor despite antibiotic treatment of susceptible strains. This ...

The City of Sacramento announced on Friday that the Front Street Animal Shelter is temporarily closed due to bacteria detected in dogs. Video Above: Front Street Animal Shelter ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...

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