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How do you get strep throat? Watch out for these early signs of the highly contagious illness
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all...
Will Strep Throat Go Away on Its Own?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 8 months agoStrep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Individuals with strep throat typically complain of a...
Strep infection rates remain high in the U.S., even relative to pre-pandemic levels
NBC Universal via AOL· 1 year agoStrep rates are still higher than usual, a challenge that has been compounded by an antibiotic...
Strep throat turns almost deadly for a teen, who had to have all 4 limbs amputated
The Today Show via AOL· 3 months agoLast May, Natalya "Nat" Manhertz began experiencing neck pain, stomach pain and a headache. Her mom,...
Children In The UK Are Dying Of Invasive Strep A Infections. Here’s What To Know.
BuzzFeed News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIt’s unclear how bad strep A cases are in the US, but doctors say they’re seeing more bacterial...
Strep A: At least 19 children die in the UK from invasive illness
Press Association News via AOL· 1 year agoAt least 19 children have now died across the UK from invasive Strep A disease, new figures show. It...
Canada is seeing a record number of invasive strep A cases: Here's what you should know about the...
Yahoo Canada Style· 3 months agoThis article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical...
4 Reasons You Can Get Strep Without Tonsils
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 11 months agoYou may be a stranger to strep throat after getting your tonsils removed. A tonsillectomy (surgery to remove your tonsils) decreases your chances of...
What Causes Chronic Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 10 months agoChronic pharyngitis—also known as a chronic sore throat—lasts longer than a common sore throat. It can also occur as a sore throat that comes and goes. A...
Amoxicillin Rash: Is It Really An Allergic Reaction?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA pharmacist shares her expertise. Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Amoxicillin (brand names Amoxil or Moxatag) is one of the most commonly...