February 17, 2011 — For the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, specific testing remains important before treatment with an antibiotic, which can entail penicillin or a first-generation ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 10, 2009 — Best practices to diagnose and treat streptococcal pharyngitis in the primary care setting are reviewed in an article published ...

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THE importance of Staphylococcus aureus as the etiologic agent in pneumonia complicated by empyema has been emphasized in many recent reviews. 1,2 The problem of pneumonia and empyema secondary to ...

Case 1. A.R., the index patient, a 32-year-old woman, was admitted to the Obstetrical Service on March 11, 1964, because of excessive weight gain and hypertension despite outpatient therapy. Five ...

Higher maternal selenium levels during pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of streptococcal infections in children, suggesting a potential protective effect. Higher maternal selenium levels ...

The nasal flu vaccine given to children contains streptococcal bacteria and aluminium, and is linked to the outbreak of deaths from strep A. Our verdict False. The flu vaccine does not contain ...

A sharp rise in group A streptococcal infection and related mortality has been observed among children in the UK in December 2022. A rise in cases has also been observed in other European countries, ...

Studies of the epidemiology of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) following pyoderma reported over the past 15 years have been reviewed. Investigations in Alabama, at Red Lake in Minnesota, and in ...

Scientists have discovered a new variant of streptococcal bacteria that has contributed to a rise in disease cases in the UK over the last 17 years. Scientists have discovered a new variant of ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Group b streptococcal colonization? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Group b streptococcal colonization.