Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Strep throat cases are typical for the start of respiratory season, Houston doctors say. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That tickle in your throat could be much more than just a minor irritation. It could be the first signs of a streptococcal — or ...

Therese Canares, Bus '21 (MBA), a pediatric emergency physician, has a grand vision: to save people from having to make an unnecessary trip to the doctor's office if they think they have strep throat.

Does your child have strep throat, or is it just a common cold? It's challenging but important for parents to understand the differences in throat infections in kids. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, ...

Strep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of bacteria can also cause more serious illnesses—even flesh-eating infections. Here ...

WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove say they are seeing viral ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

Every year, tens of millions of Americans pay a visit to their primary care doctor hoping to get relief from unpleasant symptoms associated with an illness or infection. Some such symptoms include a ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than a typical cold. While strep throat is most ...