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Abstract: This research proposes a novel approach for strep throat detection utilizing the Multi-Task Cascaded Convolutional Neural Network (MTCNN) algorithm and a smartphone. By incorporating ...

Strep throat is a common sickness, especially among kids. It begins with a sore throat but is caused by bacteria, not a virus. It’s important to know what to look for and how to feel better. Strep ...

A new COVID-19 variant spreading across the United States may cause an extremely painful sore throat—dubbed the "razor throat"—among its symptoms. The new "Nimbus" strain, also known as COVID-19 NB ...

Q Our 8-year-old son got sick with strep throat and had to miss a family camping trip. When my sister called to check on him, she asked me if I knew strep throat can cause obsessive-compulsive ...

There are many causes of sore throat, with the viruses behind the common cold and flu being prime suspects. While a scratchy throat can be a minor nuisance, it may be a sign of something more serious, ...

Throat pain that worsens when yawning is a common symptom of many different health conditions and infections. It is often associated with an infection or exposure to environmental irritants. Treatment ...

Cases of group A streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in the past decade. The bacteria can cause a range of diseases that span from mild to deadly. In addition, the bacteria are diversifying and ...

Sore throats and sour news. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of potentially life-threatening invasive group A strep infections more than doubled ...