What is Strep A, how is it spread and can it be treated? We give you the facts to help you know what to do if you suspect your child has a Strep A infection Experts say fatalities from Strep A ...

Blood culture on admission was positive for beta-hemolytic streptococcus. After initiation of Chloromycetin therapy the temperature returned to normal within forty-eight hours, and prompt ...

In addition, some people are carriers of GAS, also called colonization. Carriers are people who are asymptomatic but test positive for strep bacteria on a throat culture. If someone you are in close ...

Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes); it is common in children but affects adults too. Strep throat symptoms include a sore ...

“Culture is a very important part of the social fabric. It is the thread that connects communities. It formulates identity, creates values, connects and brings people together. Within ...

Objective We examined associations between ulcer bioburden and ulcer outcomes in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that lacked clinical signs of infection. Research Design and Methods Three ...

Crash diets, body-shaming, forcing yourself to do an extra workout after an indulgent dinner — for decades, beliefs and trends rooted in diet culture have shaped the way we approach nutrition ...