Streptococcus pyogenes, which is often called group A Streptococcus, infects people around the world. While estimates vary, these infections could be responsible for the deaths of over half a million ...

Griffith University researchers have unlocked one of the secrets as to why some forms of Strep A are associated with severe invasive infection. Invasive Strep A diseases are responsible for more than ...

Osaka, Japan - A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus pyogenes, a common bacterium which causes strep throat, significantly ...

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers examined the dynamic interplay between human stimulator of interferon genes (STING) genotype and bacterial nicotinamide adenine ...

Strep A is a bacterium known as group A streptococcus, or Streptococcus pyogenes, that is common worldwide. Many people carry the bacteria in their mouth and throat without experiencing any symptoms, ...

Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus). The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by many different viruses. Strep throat and the ...