Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils that is highly contagious. It's commonly characterized by a sore and swollen throat, a fever, and pain when swallowing. Antibiotics ...

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that develops within 2-5 days after exposure to group A Streptococcus bacteria—the same bacteria responsible for strep throat. Strawberry tongue is a ...

ASHTABULA, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Health Department is reporting "a spike" in cases of strep throat, plus a few reported cases of associated scarlet fever from strep throat infections.