You may hear these called “invasive strep infections.” They include: Infection of tissue underneath the skin: Fat and muscle can become infected with the strep bacteria. The formal name for ...

Group A streptococcus is the bacteria that causes these infections and illnesses, especially on the skin and throat. Doctors commonly call it “strep A.” There are more than 120 strains of ...

While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, like tonsillitis or strep throat. You may have heard these terms used interchangeably, and the two ...

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Although group A streptococcus has not developed resistance, antibiotic therapy fails to eradicate the infection in some patients. Many authors have suggested using a cephalosporin as an ...

The esophagus is the pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Strep throat is a throat infection caused by bacteria. Usually, your throat will be very sore, but it can feel dry ...

While pneumonia, an infection in the lungs, itself isn’t contagious, the viruses and bacteria that cause it often are. People with weakened immune systems may be at a greater risk from ...

Apr. 17, 2025 — A vaccine under development has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu. The work focuses on the H5N1 variant known as ...

Doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, such as strep throat or urinary tract infections. Most antibiotic side effects are not life threatening, but some people have more ...

Although cold or flu symptoms usually clear up without medical treatment, home remedies may have minimal effects on the symptoms of a bacterial infection, such as strep throat. In this case ...

Mar. 13, 2025 — A study has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found ...