You’ve heard of the gut microbiome—the community of bacteria, viruses and fungi that help keep humans and other animals healthy. But what about the microwave microbiome? New research finds ...

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a severe illness caused when Group A Streptococcus bacteria spreads into the blood and deep tissues, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and ...

A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal ... STSS is caused by toxins released by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus, or GAS, which commonly cause ...

Second-grader Victoria Pasten-Morales has reportedly undergone eight surgeries since she was diagnosed with group A Streptococcus, a bacteria that can lead to deadly diseases. The 7-year-old ...

coli. Streptococcus mutans are a group of seven closely related species of spherical bacteria, collectively referred to as the mutans streptococci, according to the National Library of Medicine.

A higher occurrence of these plaques is associated with the presence of certain oral bacteria in the gut — particularly Streptococcus bacteria — according to Swedish researchers. The study ...

While the diversity of CPS is well appreciated, what actually makes the CPS a lethal weapon for the bacteria remains unclear. Reference: Chun YY, Tan KS, Yu L, et al. Influence of glycan structure on ...

A urinary tract infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria is relatively uncommon. Certain populations are more at risk than others, but seeking treatment is important for all. Infections caused ...

Comparison across a broad range of different bacterial species showed that the elementary design of gas vesicles remained unchanged throughout evolution. The structure provides fascinating insight ...

A type of bacteria that’s overabundant in the nasal passages of people with hay fever may worsen symptoms. Targeting that bacteria may provide a way to rein in ever-running noses. S. salivarius ...