Doctors should be on the lookout for a particular kind of invasive strep infection in children that can result in so-called "flesh-eating" disease and organ failure, according to health officials.

Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of bacteria can also cause more serious illnesses—even flesh-eating infections.

Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing concern among parents. Here are some common questions I’ve been hearing from families: ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Infectious disease specialists are warning parents as strep A infections continue to circulate, especially in children. The CDC issued an advisory about a surge in strep throat ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Public health leaders in the Roanoke City Alleghany Health Districts are monitoring cases of illnesses caused by invasive strep group A. During her public health briefing Tuesday ...

Doctors should be on the lookout for a particular kind of invasive strep infection in children that can result in so-called “flesh-eating” disease and organ failure, according to health officials.

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Despite several versions of strep infections, there’s one rare in particular that’s rising nationwide and in the state of Texas. “If you’ve ever heard of toxic shock ...

One child died in Mecklenburg County and another was hospitalized after getting strep infections in May, according to North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services. Both had infections from ...

A record-breaking rise in potentially fatal infections in Japan is bringing attention to persistent, unanswered questions about the group of bacteria behind the illnesses. The rare infection, ...