Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by ...

Though it may feel like a typical cold, it isn’t always caused by a virus. Another possible explanation is strep throat, a bacterial infection also known as streptococcal pharyngitis.

Strep throat is a common childhood illness. Some kids get it again and again, and a simple round of antibiotics usually clears it up. But for a small number of children, the infection triggers ...

The flu and common cold are caused by different viruses and have different symptoms. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics, unlike a sore throat caused by a virus. Seek ...

The pet shop discovered cases of streptococcus in its population of guinea pigs and as a result has "paused" the sale of the animal in an attempt to stop the spread. A Pets at Home spokesman ...

The pet shop discovered cases of streptococcus in its population of guinea pigs and as a result has "paused" the sale of the animal in an attempt to stop the spread. A Pets at Home spokesman said: "We ...