Between 50% to 70% of pharyngitis cases are treated with antibiotics, despite the majority of cases being viral in origin. One strategy to reduce antibiotics is to use rapid tests for group A ...

It is possible for strep throat to heal on its own within several days or weeks, but there are risks. Healthcare experts today recommend treatment with antibiotics like penicillin and amoxicillin to ...

Strep throat is a common sickness, especially among kids. It begins with a sore throat but is caused by bacteria, not a virus ...

Meritus Health reports an increase in strep throat cases in the area. The infection is typically treated with antibiotics, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday declared its investigation into a multistate Salmonella ...

The new cases are part of a national surge fueled by multiple factors, including a large outbreak in West Texas, illnesses ...

AbbVie has claimed FDA approval for Emblaveo, a new antibiotic product to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), including those caused by Gram-negative bacteria that represent a ...

Mixing alcohol and certain antibiotics can cause severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Learn more about combining antibiotics and alcohol.

The FDA has approved GSK's Blujepa, the first new-mechanism oral antibiotic for uncomplicated UTIs in nearly 30 years, after a priority review.

Patients are reporting a "razor blade throat" symptom — potentially due to the new "Nimbus" COVID variant — in which their throat feels as if they've swallowed shards of glass.