Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how they synthesize their protective capsules—is essential for developing new strategies to counter antibiotic resistance. Streptococcus pneumoniae ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of humans. While it can exist harmlessly in some individuals, it is also a major pathogen responsible for ...

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of ...

A study shows continued increase in antibiotic resistance is not inevitable and offers new insights to help monitor drug ...

The two most important measles complications to know about are pneumonia, affecting the lungs, and brain swelling known as encephalitis, Dr. Tony Moody, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Duke ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of humans. While it can exist harmlessly in some individuals, it is also a major pathogen responsible for ...

Antibiotic resistance tends to stabilize over time, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens ...