Giving antibiotics for throat infections overrates their power against sepsis
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University of Gothenburg Jun 3 2026 Antibiotics for sore throats have hardly any preventive effect against serious streptococcal infections in the population, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. Instead, healthcare needs to quickly recognize warning signs of a serious infection. Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacterium that can cause invasive GAS infection (iGAS) if the bacteria enter, for example, the blood or lungs. The condition is potentially life-threatening
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