Pharyngitis is common and a frequent presentation to family physicians and pediatricians.1 Most of these infections are caused by viruses, but about 20%–40% of cases in children are due to group A ...

Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a gram-positive bacterium that is part of the Streptococcus genus.

Health officials racing to identify cause of rise in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which has a 30% fatality rate Experts warn that a rare but dangerous bacterial infection is spreading at a ...