That tickle in your throat could be much more than just a minor irritation. It could be the first signs of a streptococcal — or strep throat — infection, and if left unchecked, that little tickle ...

"My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So declares Mary to Anne in "Persuasion," Jane Austen's 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as "just ...

Does your child have strep throat, or is it just a common cold? It's challenging but important for parents to understand the differences in throat infections in kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Strep throat cases are typical for the start of respiratory season, Houston doctors say. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) ...

Erie-area pediatricians are seeing an increase in strep throat cases while also dealing with a chronic shortage of the best antibiotic to treat the common childhood infection. Cases have risen in ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. “Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a ...

Can you have strep throat without the symptoms? Do you need treatment? Here’s what you need to know. Strep throat commonly occurs with symptoms like a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, and ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

Though rare, untreated cases of strep throat can cause serious complications, including sepsis. Sepsis can cause long-term tissue damage and organ failure if left unmanaged. Strep throat is a ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and allergies. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing flu, viral ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'Can Kissing Spread Strep Throat?' Dec. 17, 2008 -- Question: How contagious is strep throat, and can I pass it to someone else by kissing them? Answer: Strep ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'How Long Before Strep Antibiotics Work?' Dec. 29, 2008 -- Question: If I'm taking antibiotics for strep throat, how soon should I expect to feel better? Answer: ...