Cases of group A streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in the past decade. The bacteria can cause a range of diseases ...

Doctors in the U.K. report a rise in the number of cases of necrotizing fasciitis of the vulva. Doctors at the Shrewsbury and ...

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S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...

Misdiagnosis is a relatively common issue that physicians must be vigilant against, according to a presenter at ACP Internal ...

In advanced stages, STSS can cause necrotizing fasciitis — that is, flesh-eating disease — and even organ failure. Patients are typically prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection ...

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of ...