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White spots on your tonsils are often a sign of an infection, like strep throat or tonsillitis. Depending on the exact cause, you may need antibiotics. Talk with a healthcare professional right ...
Strep throat is a common sickness, especially among kids. It begins with a sore throat but is caused by bacteria, not a virus ...
A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a ...
What’s Going Around: Strep, colds, tick bites, sunburn by: Ali Lanyon Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 04:30 AM EDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 05:22 AM EDT ...
Dr. Brian Kaminski of ProMedica explains what the new "Nimbus" variant of COVID is, how it affects you and what health ...
Throat swab: Collects a sample of mucus or cells from the back of the throat to help identify the presence of bacteria and diagnose bacterial infections like strep throat ...
UpdatedMarch 13, 2025, 3:39 PM EDT Zoe Malin Reporter At-home Covid tests can diagnose infection and are in stock now across online retailers.Basilico Studio Stock / Getty Images ...
Genital swab: A cotton swab is used to collect discharge or a cell sampling on the penis, vulva, urethra, cervix, and vagina. Oral swab: A swab is used to collect samples from the throat, mouth ...
A pill-on-a-string could revolutionize tests that monitor for throat cancer. The capsule releases a small sponge, which ...