Strep A Cases On The Rise, UMMC Experts Warn

Cases of Streptococcus A (Strep A) have been increasing in the United States and globally in recent months, according to officials from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). While strep throat is a common condition that rarely leads to severe illness, UMMC emphasized the importance of timely testing since the notorious sore throat symptom could indicate the need for medical attention.

Dr. William Moskowitz, chief of UMMC’s Division of Pediatric Cardiology and co-director of the Children’s Heart Center, warned that untreated strep throat could result in long-term…