The new “mystery throat virus” can spread through the respiratory tract, shed through stool, and live a while on contaminated ...

A “mystery throat virus” is going around, leaving people down and out for the count — and offering no real treatment.

As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such ...

If you or your child suddenly feel a fiery, stabbing pain in the throat that makes swallowing difficult and unpleasant, you may have a case of strep throat. This respiratory illness is more prevalent ...

As we delve deeper into the winter months, many us are likely to pick up a cold, with one of the most common symptoms being a sore throat. Most of the time, sore throats are caused by viruses like the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. “Group A streptococcal disease is a group of conditions caused by a ...

A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It's also a symptom of a bacterial infection commonly referred to as strep throat. How can you tell if your ...

Having strep throat does mean having a sore throat. But not every sore throat is strep throat. People often get sore throats due to a virus, but strep is different because it’s caused by a bacterial ...

The news that acting legend Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun, died at the age of 65 has saddened legions of film fans on social media. The actor, whose long-running career ...

Strep infections may be on the rise in the U.S., as they have been in the U.K., so it's important to know the signs and symptoms, especially in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group of ...