It may also be more likely in children who have frequent group A streptococcal infections, including strep throat and scarlet fever. There is no test to diagnose PANDAS. Your child’s doctor will ...

Strep throat is a painful infection with Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) bacteria. Doctors sometimes refer to this type of bacteria as “group A strep.” According to the Centers for ...

Group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections appear to be difficult to eradicate. Only 2 cases were cured, defined as no recurrence of infection within the first year after treatment.

The bacteria can cause severe complications, such as rheumatic fever, and possible damage to the kidneys, liver, or heart, along with other infections ...

Health officials say strep is 'a bacterial infection that causes several symptoms like sore throat, red tonsils, headaches, ...

Two people have died at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton following an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcal disease, or iGAS, Halton Region says.

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat.