The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert on Strep A cases, after cases of the infection rose drastically in the last few weeks.
Health officials at Public Health Scotland have stated that there are more than 430 cases of the condition in the country right now. The UKHSA revealed that the rise in cases may be due to the high amounts of bacteria in the air, and increased social gatherings.
Strep A, also known as Scarlet fever, is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. 851 cases have been reported UK-wide, according to the Government, with Scotland making up approximately half of these infections.
