Most Strep A infections are mild, but in rare cases the bacteria can cause serious illness The death of five-year-old Jax Jefferys from Group A streptococcal sepsis has brought renewed attention to ...

Cases of Group A strep—which can cause strep throat—have skyrocketed in the U.S. this year, according to a new report. The report, which was conducted by Epic Research, a company that analyzes ...

Cases of Group A strep have surged in the U.S. A new report shows a 30% increase from the previous peak in cases in 2017. Experts say the pandemic may be to blame. Cases of Group A strep—which can ...

Strep A can cause a range of symptoms including: Most infections are mild and get better on their own or with antibiotics. Invasive Strep A is rare, but can become serious very quickly. That occurs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most Strep A infections are mild, but in rare cases the bacteria can cause serious illness [Getty Images] The death of ...