A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused by ...

Some of these create relatively mild, treatable conditions, such as strep throat. Others can lead to life-threatening infections of your blood or organs. Anyone can be affected, from babies and small ...

PHOENIX - An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she's undergone several amputations. Victoria ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can cause a sore, scratchy throat. The infection mostly affects children ages 5 to 15, but anyone can get it. (1) Caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus ...

Strep infections spread through close contact with an infected person. This can happen by inhaling the droplets of coughs and ...

Scientists have suggested making Streptococcus suis infections reportable in Europe to improve surveillance, given the severity of the disease. Researchers surveyed seven reference laboratories and ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A throat swab test ...

Collagenase-like protease (Clp) enhances the toxic effect of Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (SS2). Clp increases the permeability of the blood–brain barrier by disrupting tight junctions and inducing ...