A concerning increase in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics has a team of ...

A concerning increase in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics has a team of infectious disease researchers studying a recently emerged strain of bacteria ...

We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.

Group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections appear to be difficult to eradicate. Only 2 cases were cured, defined as no recurrence of infection within the first year after treatment.

Researchers at Houston Methodist studied the emerging strain Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) and its virulence. The team revealed significant insights into SDSE's genomic and ...

Strep throat is an infection that attacks your throat and tonsils. Strep refers to "group A streptococcus." It's named after the bacteria that causes the disease. This condition is most common ...

Tonsillitis and strep are common conditions that cause pain and discomfort in your throat. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils—the two lymph glands at the back of your throat. This condition ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes 1 out of 10 sore throats in adults and 3 out of 10 in children. It can be ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes 1 out of 10 sore throats in adults and 3 out of 10 in children. It can be tricky to tell the difference between "regular" sore throats and strep, but ...