Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect.

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 ...

Two children have died in the United States due to the Group A streptococcus bacteria, also known as Strep A, according to the Colorado Department of Health. In Britain, a total of 74 people ...

This common condition is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat can affect children and adults of all ages. But it’s especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15.

People with strep throat often start feeling ill 2–5 days after exposure to group A Streptococcus bacteria. Most individuals will start feeling better 1–2 days after starting antibiotics.

It happens when strep throat, caused by a bacteria called group A streptococcus, isn't treated properly. Symptoms usually start a few weeks after having strep throat and can include fever ...

Infants with invasive group B Streptococcus disease had a 41% higher risk for psychiatric disorders than control individuals (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.41; 95% CI, 1.23-1.62), with the risk ...

One cause, especially in children and teens, is the bacteria that creates strep throat. Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus) is the formal name of the bacterium. When you have strep ...

Also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), Strep A can cause a range of symptoms varying from minor to severe but is not fatal for most people who become infected. Strep A is a bacterium found in ...

Fig 1. CONSORT diagram: patient random assignment. a Patients who discontinued the acute oral mucositis evaluation phase of the study. ITT, intent to treat; PPS, per-protocol set; SsK12, Streptococcus ...