New research analyzing an online survey of 1,633 respondents found a 15% recent use of doxycycline post- and pre‐exposure ...

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

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. The most common infections caused by GAS are sore throat (“strep throat”) and skin infections such as impetigo and ...

Outcomes in Children Treated for Perineal Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Dermatitis Dan Olson, MD, and M. Bruce Edmonson, MD, MPH Disclosures Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011;30 (11):933-936 ...

Introduction The optimal duration of antibiotic therapy in children with febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) is still a matter of debate. Current guidelines recommend treating children with ...