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 ...

Group A Streptococcus (GAS), primarily known for causing pharyngitis and skin infections, is also responsible for a rare but significant form of peritonitis. This condition involves the inflammation ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

A potential rise in invasive group A strep (streptococcus) infections, which has caused the death of 16 children under age 18 in the United Kingdom, now has U.S. health experts concerned. In the ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc., a next-generation vaccine company seeking to improve global health by developing superior and novel vaccines designed to prevent ...