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

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more than doubled by 2022. What's more, "strep" – which also causes a bizarre flesh ...

The interplay between sex and conditions such as bacteremia and sepsis is complex and more research is needed.

Common infections in SCD patients Bacterial infections are a major concern for individuals with SCD. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae can cause pneumonia and meningitis ...

Val Kilmer’s death on Tuesday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The actor, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun" — along with "Batman Forever," "The Doors" and many ...

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 more severe infection and spread.

Invasive strep can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a soft tissue infection known as flesh-eating disease, or a reaction akin ...

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 ...

Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACXP) ("Acurx" or the "Company"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of small molecule antibiotics for difficult-to-treat bacterial ...