Strep Throat: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and Living With It

THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever ...
Prevention

What Is Group A Strep, the Infection Surging in the U.S.?

Cases of Group A strep have surged in the U.S. A new report shows a 30% increase from the previous peak in cases in 2017. Experts say the pandemic may be to blame. Cases of Group A strep—which can ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Ask the Pediatrician: What are group A strep infections?

Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing concern among parents. Here are some common questions I’ve been hearing from families: ...
Inverse

What is invasive strep A? The potentially dangerous condition is currently on the rise in the U.S.

At the heels of a tripledemic — this season’s collision of Covid-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — comes the rise of invasive group strep A infection (or iGAS). Seen mostly among ...
Yahoo

Medical experts are warning about a rise in strep cases. Here's what you need to know

State and local medical officials are warning people about a rise in cases of strep throat, following the deaths of two Illinois children after being diagnosed with a severe strain of the bacteria. A ...
USA Today

Is strep throat everywhere? It may seem that way. What you need to know.

It’s been an unprecedented start of the winter for those of us working on the front lines, particularly in pediatric emergency rooms and children’s hospitals. After COVID-19 mitigation methods ...
Lifehacker

What You Should Know About Strep Throat and the Amoxicillin Shortage

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You or your kids may ...
ABC27 on MSN

What's going around: Strep, flu, COVID, stomach bug

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing the flu and upper respiratory viruses. Pediatricians at Penn State Health ...
Springfield News-Leader

As flu season continues, here's how to tell if that sore throat is strep

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...
Houston Chronicle

Is strep throat really 'wreaking havoc' in the U.S.? Here's what Houston doctors say.

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.
ABC27 on MSN

What's going around: Flu, RSV, COVID, strep

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing flu, RSV and strep throat this week. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital are seeing flu and other viral upper respiratory ...