One such bacteria is Streptococcus Group A, an old enemy that colonizes the throat and tonsils of close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, team leader and senior research ...

A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A streptococcus infections have more than doubled by 2022. What's more, "strep" – which also causes a bizarre ...

After 4 weeks of use, the aloe vera mouth rinse decreased plaque, gingivitis, and salivary Streptococcus mutans (a plaque-producing bacterium), making it comparable to that of chlorhexidine.

For years, scientists believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main culprit behind tooth decay. This well-known bacteria sticks to the surface of teeth, forming a sticky layer called plaque.

Let’s break it down. Sugar is more than just empty calories—it’s the favorite fuel of harmful mouth bacteria like Streptococcus mutans. These bacteria feast on sugars and produce acid as waste.

Recurring strep throat describes a group A Streptococcus bacterial infection that occurs more than once during a respiratory season. Recurring strep throat happens more often in children and is ...

A 2023 review of 25 studies concluded that there are potential benefits of oil pulling for improving gum health and reducing the amount of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria ...

A surveillance study of 10 US states shows the incidence of invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection more than doubled from 2013 through 2022, researchers reported yesterday in JAMA. The study, ...