Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes), common in children but affecting adults too ...

No matter how you become infected, strep throat won't just go away on its own like viruses do ... to many people, it looks very similar to a sore throat. This is one reason a throat culture ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils that is highly contagious. It's commonly characterized by a sore and swollen throat, a fever, and pain when swallowing. Antibiotics ...

Do you have a sore throat or the dreaded strep throat? Asking two questions can give you that answer. Question Number 1. Do you have a cough. If you do, it's probably not strep throat. A cough is ...

Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing cases of the flu, RSV and other viral respiratory ...

Most of us are aware that a persistent sore throat and a fever are telltale signs of a strep infection, and that they warrant a trip to the doctor for testing, as well as treatment with ...

Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood revealed after Sunday's game that Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic played through the game at Michigan State with strep throat.

Someone who has scarlet fever may have what doctors call a strawberry tongue - because its appearance looks a bit like a strawberry. People with strep throat - a mild sore throat that is a symptom ...