Tag: Strep

Pfizer Group B strep vaccine for infants returns encouraging mid-stage trial results

Streptococcus agalactiae bacteria, responsible for vaginal and urinary tract infections and newborn infections including meningitis and septicemia. Optical

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CDC tracking strep infections linked to ‘flesh-eating’ disease

In Georgia, the state Department of Public Health tracks iGAS infections and on Friday a spokesperson said the

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Strep infections in children that can result in ‘flesh-eating’ disease becoming a concern

A computer-generated image of a group of Gram-positive group A Streptococcus bacteria. (Jennifer Oosthuizen / CDC)Doctors should be

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Vaccine for Strep A is on the horizon after scientists spot antibody that fights off the

A vaccine that protects against Step A could be on the horizon after scientists made a breakthrough in

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“Superinfections” of Strep A are Killing People This Winter. Here Are the Most Common

You've probably heard of strep throat, and likely have had a case of it yourself at some time

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CDC issues Strep A warning as infection continues spread

CDC issues 'urgent' Strep A warning

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CDC Monitoring Reported Increase In Strep A Cases In Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday issued a health advisory over reports of a rise

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Bay Port student dies from complications caused by flu and strep B

HOWARD, Wis. (WBAY) - A Bay Port High School student died from complications caused by a mix of

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CDC issues warning about rise of invasive strep A infections in children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Thursday warning clinicians and public

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