Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria's metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...
Researchers shed light on increased rates of severe human infections caused by Streptococcus subspecies
to necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease). Closely related to group A streptococcus (also commonly known as ...
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Florida man has 25% of his skin stripped from his body in his fight...
David Ireland, who was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, is in critical condition at a Florida hospital, according to a GoFundMe set up by his brother.
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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Pathophysiology and Treatment
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial ... Group A Beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), the organism responsible for streptococcal pharyngitis and toxic shock, is frequently ...
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Antibody Response Improves Understanding of Step A
Strep A is a bacterial infection that can infect both children and adults. Worldwide, 750 million people are affected by ...