Most group A strep infections cause mild illnesses like strep throat — but when that bacteria spreads to the blood and deep ...

Doctors in the UK have warned that several cases of a dangerous 'flesh-eating' bacterial infection affecting the external ...

While the appearance of this infection might resemble freshly-chewed flesh, the bacteria aren’t actually eating it away. Once this destruction starts, it can rapidly spread and trigger other ...

However, if the bacteria enters the body through a wound, it can cause the much deadlier fulminant STSS. The "flesh-eating bacterium" can infect patients through wounds on the hands and feet ...

S trep infections are most well known for causing strep throat, which can be treated with antibiotics. But this type of ...