Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria and is highly contagious. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, swollen tonsils, and fever, usually without a cough. Strep throat should be ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may be possible to make a safe vaccine against the type of bacteria best known for causing "strep throat" and rheumatic fever, U.S.-based researchers reported on Thursday.

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a potentially serious inflammatory condition that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat, which is caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus. It’s ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...