Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone, so I shall share ...

A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.

You always want your kids to be having fun ... doesn't look well or has had episodes of strep before, it's probably a good idea to speak to your doctor to make sure it's not more than a virus.

If symptoms of strep are identified, your doctor might swab your tonsils and throat for a fluid sample to test for strep. Darzynkiewicz says doctors usually swab your throat twice. That's because ...

Following reports of strep A tests being available on the NHS in Wales but not England, we asked the Welsh government where parents could get hold of these free tests and how effective they were.

Strep is caused by bacteria, so call your doctor to see if you need antibiotics. Amazingly, these two questions are almost as effective as lab tests. So before you head to the doctor, give ...