Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that ...

But that’s not always how serious illness plays out. Children who need to be on ventilators, have tracheostomies or ...

Since strep throat is a bacterial infection, health care providers treat it with antibiotics. Call a health care provider if you or your child is not feeling better after taking antibiotics for 48 ...

December is the start of the "high" season for strep throat, according to the CDC. Here's what to know about symptoms and ...

Families shouldn’t have to wait 14 hours for care, especially when young children are involved,’ mother tells health minister ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

CDC data is showing that COVID-19 is on the rise across the U.S. Here in the Coulee Region, other sickness is on the rise.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The clock is winding down to Christmas day and that means the to-do list is only growing and that may have you feeling exhausted. “I just think that we’ve hit that ...

Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus, whose scientific name is Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). It is a contagious condition that affects the throat and ...

At some of the Urgent Care centers, they're seeing several cases of flu and pneumonia. Abboud says they're seeing more young ...

A leading paediatric consultant has issued advice on how to spot the signs and symptoms of RSV and Strep A ... tonsillitis (throat infection) and impetigo (skin infection).