Strep A is rife in children across the UK at the minute with at least nine losing their lives to the bacteria. Though Strep A can cause a number of illnesses, it is not itself an illness - instead, it ...

I can honestly say that not a week goes by on the infectious diseases service without at least one consult request for cellulitis (and often, there are multiple cases). This has always surprised me — ...

A MAN was left with no ring finger and holes in his hand after a tiny cut turned into a flesh-eating form of strep A. Jamie Constable suffered a minor scratch while working as a carpenter – then found ...

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have never seen cellulitis discussed in your column. Please explain what it is. I have had it twice in my leg. My doctor gives me an antibiotic but doesn't say how to prevent it.

Strep A is a common type of bacteria and while infections are more common in children, adults can also get them. The bacteria can also cause a condition known as scarlet fever, which has the potential ...

The nature and distribution of the skin lesions may suggest skin trauma. A careful history may reveal risks such as facial presentation, forcep application, injury from bag and mask ventilation, tape ...