As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such ...

GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 24 -- MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel anti-infective products, today announced that it has received approval ...

While the prevalent strains of S. Pyogenes have evolved, the most crucial factors for successful treatment are timely administration of clindomycin and other relevant antibiotics. Streptococcus ...

Streptococcus pyogenes (beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus) represent the most common bacterial cause of tonsillopharyngitis that necessitates antibiotic therapy. Regardless of its widespread ...

Question: Can you please shed some light on strep throat? Why does it seem to infect my entire family repeatedly? Do we always have to treat it, or is it OK to let it run its course? Do some people ...

TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech ...

NEW YORK - Health experts are reporting a concerning rise in strep throat cases, including the more severe and potentially deadly invasive group A strep. "We're seeing an increase across the region ...

June 6, 2003 — Following a negative rapid Strep test with a repeat rapid antigen test was almost as sensitive as the rapid test followed by culture, according to a report in the electronic edition of ...

When strep is suspected, you should discuss the diagnostic tests to be used and their limitations with your doctor. Q: My daughter is 14 years old and had a bad sore throat about a month ago. We took ...

Acute inflammation of the structures of the pharynx and tonsils, also known as tonsillopharyngitis, represents a common condition that is usually encountered in outpatients seeking healthcare ...