Social media is abuzz with claims that strep throat is on the rise and “wreaking havoc” in the United States, but Houston doctors say the uptick is typical for the start of respiratory disease season.

Most sore throats are caused by a virus and usually go away on their own within five to seven days. Some other causes include smoking, reflux, and allergies. See a healthcare provider if your sore ...

Strep throat is typically caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This child is a little younger than usual to have strep throat, as the typical age is ...

A Saskatchewan pilot project allowing pharmacists to test and assess for strep throat and ear infections is being hailed as a success after delivering more than 3,000 services since launching in ...

There are several possible causes of red spots in the throat. These can range from common conditions that a doctor can treat easily, such as strep throat, to potentially severe conditions, such as ...

Few discomforts disrupt daily life like the constant pain of a sore throat. Every swallow becomes a reminder of inflammation, making eating, drinking, speaking and even sleeping difficult. This ...

Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen. Too easily overlooked ...

Sore throats and sour news. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled ...

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surveillance study, which was ...