Research is being conducted on the role of group A Streptococcus genomics and pharyngeal microbiota in acute pediatric pharyngitis. However, it is unclear if a specific study or findings have been released, as various outlets are reporting on different aspects of microbiota and Streptococcus research. The topics being explored in related research include the complexities of microbiota, pathogenesis and control of Group A Streptococcus infection, and the molecular characteristics of various Streptococcus species.