Strep throat, something we've all had at some point in our lives, is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Infection ...

A study found that Streptococcus anginosus, a common mouth and gut bacterium, is more prevalent in stroke patients and linked ...

A man from Colorado had both of his legs amputated after contracting strep A bacteria. Max Armstrong, 40, was on a camping ...

Rapidly spreading, harrowing and potentially lethal, a necrotizing soft tissue infection — so-called flesh-eating disease — ...

It is already known that poor oral health can be linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a sore ...

A new study finds that the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus is more abundant in the saliva and gut of people who have had a ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is are seeing an increase in cases of the flu. They ask parents to keep any sick ...

Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in Japan.

A new study from Japan found stroke patients with a significant amount of the bacteria in their gut were more likely to die.

Here's what you need to know about Group B strep in pregnancy, including testing, treatment, and how it might impact your baby.