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<p>Strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by a bacteria called Group A Strep or Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria can be spread via airborne droplets or saliva such as when sharing food or drinks.</p>

Bernadette, 10, CHOP neuroblastoma patient

New Avenues

Sep 24, 2024

CHOP researchers are aiming to treat a wider range of cancers by reaching previously “unreachable” drug targets.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Unveil Critical Factors for Survival after Relapse from Childhood Leukemia

Sep 11, 2024

Researchers in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are highlighting key factors influencing survival rates after the first relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. The study, which is the largest of its kind to evaluate leukemia relapse in children, was published recently in the journal Leukemia.

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