S trep 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.

Can you test for group A strep? Yes, but the gold standard testing ... which can take a few days. Rapid tests that detect the antigens the body makes against the bacteria can provide results ...

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A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022.

In conclusion, the surge in invasive strep infections is a wake-up call. It underscores the importance of surveillance, rapid medical intervention, and most critically, research into preventive ...

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The surveillance study ...

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