Psychological consequences of NF result from intense discomfort, painful dressing changes, and physical disfigurement and include emotions such as anxiety, fear, worry, guilt, anger, and ...

While Group A strep is common, in rare cases it can trigger sepsis and necrotizing fasciitis, a tissue-eating infection that can cut off blood flow to extremities.

A recent CDC study found that cases of invasive strep infections more than doubled in the span of a decade.

Cases of an invasive strain of strep throat have been steadily rising in some areas of the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Also known as invasive strep, this bug can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease and a toxic syndrome, a sepsis-like infection that can trigger organ failure.

Group A streptococcus (GAS), best known as strep throat, is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes. Also known as invasive strep, this bug can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh ...

Also known as "invasive strep," this bug can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease, as well as toxic shock syndrome, a sepsis-like infection that can trigger organ failure.

Invasive strep can trigger necrotizing fasciitis, a soft tissue infection known as flesh-eating disease, or a reaction akin to sepsis.