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Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here are a few ways...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 11 months agoStrep is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. aquaArts studio/E+ via Getty...
The Strep-Causing Infection That’s on the Rise—and How It’s Linked to COVID-19
Prevention via Yahoo News· 1 year agoInvasive strep infections caused by Group A bacteria are on the rise across the globe. Learn what...
Strep infections have impacted Mecklenburg County kids. Here’s how to keep them healthy
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA spike in strep cases in North Carolina resulted in a child’s death and another being hospitalized...
Tickle in the Throat: Causes of Nagging Symptoms
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 6 months agoHaving a “tickle in your throat” is a common way of referring to an itchy sensation in the back of the throat. It may or may not be accompanied by a dry...
Strep throat season is here. Know the symptoms, and how to protect yourself
Bucks County Courier Times via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThat tickle in your throat could be much more than just a minor irritation. It could be the first...
Dangerous strep throat cases on the rise in the Peoria area. Here's what you need to know
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPEORIA — In the six years Jamie Harwood has been the coroner in Peoria County, he has never seen a...
What Is Strep A? Causes, Symptoms, and When to Worry
Parents via Yahoo News· 2 years agoStrep A is making headlines, but pediatricians stress it’s not typically life-threatening. Still, knowledge and vigilance are key; here’s what to look...
Negative Strep Throat Test: What Else Mimics Strep?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoStrep is a common bacterial infection, affecting around 10% to 15% of adults and 15% to 30% of children with a sore throat. If you or your child has a...
Strep A tests launching in Tesco and pharmacies to help combat winter shortages
PA Media: Money via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoAt-home testing kit firm Newfoundland Diagnostics is launching a range of Strep A tests in Tesco and...
8 Things to Know About At-Home Strep Tests
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHealthcare providers have been using rapid strep tests to diagnose strep throat since the 1980s, but in 2017, a study conducted by the Massachusetts...
