The recommendations aim to reduce unnecessary ‘cumbersome’ testing and improve antibiotic stewardship in sore throat ...

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Fargo-based medical startup, Checkable Medical, is conducting a clinical study to prove the safety and effectiveness of an over-the-counter at-home strep test. Once the study ...

While one of the symptoms of strep throat might be a sore throat, the cause behind it is much different; while your average ...

1. The AAP’s omission of strep testing for children experiencing an alarming onset of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and/or eating restrictions has the potential for a misdiagnosis leading to ...

Strep throat is typically caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This child is a little younger than usual to have strep throat, as the typical age is ...

Most sore throats are caused by a virus and usually go away on their own within five to seven days. Some other causes include smoking, reflux, and allergies. See a healthcare provider if your sore ...