An aggressive, sometimes deadly strain of streptococcus bacteria — the cause of strep throat infections — has many health experts and parents on edge. Invasive Group A strep is a rare ...

Six children have died with an invasive form of the Strep A bacterial infection in recent months. Dean Burns urged parents with any concerns about their children's health to "scoop them up" and to ...

No deaths have been confirmed in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Strep A infections are normally mild but people can become seriously ill. Parents concerned about their child's symptoms should seek ...

Strep throat is an infection that attacks your throat and tonsils. Strep refers to "group A streptococcus." It's named after the bacteria that causes the disease. This condition is most common ...