March 26, 2012: Bacteria From Mouth Can Lead to Heart Inflammation: Study
Once in the bloodstream, it can evade the immune system

January 05, 2012: Antibiotics in Pregnancy May Shield Newborns From Strep B
Developing countries should adopt this practice for at-risk moms-to-be, researchers say

November 21, 2011: More Sore Throats Seen in Acne Patients Taking Antibiotics
But drug resistance is probably not the culprit, researchers say

August 14, 2011: Kids Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Spreading Illness at School
Frequent hand washing an important way to keep contagious infections at bay, experts say

February 02, 2011: Health Tip: Treating Strep Throat
Suggestions to help you feel better

January 06, 2011: No Surgery for Moderate Tonsillitis, New Guidelines Say
Experts draft standards to help doctors identify, manage tonsillectomy patients

September 22, 2010: Health Tip: Help Prevent the Spread of Strep Throat
A lesson in prevention

August 18, 2010: Health Tip: Warning Signs That You Have Strep Throat
Here are some typical symptoms

September 30, 2009: Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders
Infection rates are found to be no higher among those with OCD or Tourette syndrome

September 30, 2009: CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports

August 17, 2009: Strep Throat May Have Led to Mozart's Death
Reexamination of historical records points to an epidemic at the time

June 17, 2009: Group B Strep Screening Guidelines Sparing Newborns
More expectant moms being checked, treated so babies aren't infected, study finds

May 01, 2009: Newly Identified Compounds May Inhibit Strep Infection
Discovery shows promise for reducing bacterial growth

February 26, 2009: Diagnosing Strep Key to Curbing Rheumatic Heart Disease
Untreated, one throat strain can lead to damaging fever, physicians warn

April 21, 2008: Health Tip: Having a Throat Culture?
Here's what to expect