Waking up with a sore throat is really frustrating. It can feel worse than a common cold. You may wonder if it is just irritation, or a strep throat. In such situations, you should check with a doctor ...

Sore throat is usually a self-limiting condition that lasts about a week. In most cases it is caused by a virus but, in a few people, sore throat is caused by bacterial infection, usually group A ...

Point-of-care testing for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (Strep A) significantly reduced antibiotic prescriptions in children and adults with signs of pharyngitis, even when used as the sole ...

A clinical expert explained concerns about the global increase in bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics (antimicrobial resistance). Data from the UK's 5-year action plan for antimicrobial ...