Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the ...

Waking up with a sore throat is really frustrating. It can feel worse than a common cold. You may wonder if it is just ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Researchers discovered that targeting S. pyogenes metabolism with a pyruvate dehydrogenase inhibitor reduces tissue damage ...

If you're a fan of passionate kisses, you should know that every 10 seconds you're swapping 80 million bacteria!

Cailyn Newlands and Sonny Campbell died within eight hours of each other at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on ...

A new study reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The ...

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus ...

Ashtabula County reports a rise in strep throat and some scarlet fever cases. Health officials advise precautions.

This scanning electron microscope (SEM) image shows a mouse skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (pseudocolored purple). The bacterium, known as flesh-eating bacteria, has aggressively ...

The report said that Hochhalter died of “sepsis due to Streptococcus pyogenes.” “Complications of paraplegia due to two ...