There has been a rise in Strep A cases over the last few weeks with several children having lost their lives to the illness. Strep A bacteria can cause a wide variety of infections, but most ...

Some pharmacies offer a 'sore throat test', though this is not a Strep A screening service and should not be treated as such. The sore throat test is only available to children over the age of six.

Home tests for Strep A have sold out online amid concern over the bacterial outbreak that has killed at least 16 children. NHS boss insists there's plenty of medicine to treat the infections.

Early testing is key to treating an aggressive form of strep A that has already claimed the lives of five New Brunswickers this year. But getting tested, it seems, isn’t that easy. A Turtle ...

The overall total, including adults, was 94 by 18 December. When looking at this year’s death toll in England, the last time there was a comparatively intensive period of Strep A infection was ...

Can I get a swab test for Strep A? Online retailers selling out as infections rise across UK. In certain countries, rapid Strep A tests are used to spot the bacterial infection ...

TESTS for Strep A have largely sold out online after thousands of worried parents stripped the shelves. None of the at-home kits are currently available on Amazon, eBay or on a number of online pha… ...

At-home strep tests are a way to potentially save yourself a trip to the doctor, but how well do they actually work? We’ll explore how they stack up against the tests that doctors use.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Fargo-based medical startup, Checkable Medical, is conducting a clinical study to prove the safety and effectiveness of an over-the-counter at-home strep test.

Purpose of a Group B Strep Test GBS is usually found in the vagina or rectum, where it can be transmitted to an infant during vaginal delivery. GBS is the most common cause of meningitis in newborns.