Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how ...

These findings demonstrate that the capsular serotype and genetic background significantly impact pneumococcal growth kinetics. The resultant growth features likely depend on the interaction between ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria--such as how they synthesise their protective capsules--is essential for developing new ...

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts to ...

Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis elicits diverse antibody responses to key vaccine antigens influenced by the imprint of past infections. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467 ...

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts ...

Though it may feel like a typical cold, it isn’t always caused by a virus. Another possible explanation is strep throat, a bacterial infection also known as streptococcal pharyngitis.

Cooler temperatures also have a quelling effect on pollen levels. On any given day, trees produce the most pollen during the morning hours. The preceding winter can also affect the amount of tree ...

Aggressive, often deadly form of strep hits record-high case numbers in Canada CBC Explains Cases of invasive group A strep are rising across the country. Here's what you need to know Group A ...

Group A streptococcus is a bacterial infection that spreads through person-to-person contact. While some people carry the bacteria in their throat or on their skin without symptoms, in rare cases ...