Canada: Group A Streptococcus alert issued in London
An invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) outbreak, that has been ongoing since April last year, has prompted an alert issued to local healthcare providers, hospitals and community partners in London, Ontario. Streptococcus More...
Microbial causes of sore throat
Pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by an infection or inflammation of the back of the throat or the pharynx. Most people associate pharyngitis with strep throat, however there a numerous microbial causes of pharyngitis. Typically More...
Oregon school closed for second day after staffer dies from Group A Strep infection
The Sams Valley Elementary School in Central Point, Oregon announced that it would be closed for a second consecutive day for cleaning and sanitizing after a school staff member died as a result of complications More...
Group A streptococci outbreak reported in Brisbane hospital, two elderly men die
At least four patients of the Greenslopes Private Hospital in suburban Brisbane were reported infected with group A streptococci, or Streptococcus pyogenes this week. Two of the elderly men infected have died. According More...
