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How Strep A spreads and how to prevent becoming infected - according to a local GP

Important advice from a Bolton GP on how you can avoid Strep A illnesses

Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022

Should I send my child to school amid Strep A - important advice for worried families from Greater Manchester health chiefs

The Manchester Evening News asks our health leaders for answers

Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A: London’s scarlet fever hotspots revealed as parents urged to stay vigilant for symptoms

New figures show certain boroughs have higher rates of infection

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022

13 cases of invasive Strep A in under-10s – Public Health Scotland

Scotland’s health secretary said the country’s health service is ‘adequately able’ to deal with Strep A infections.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A infection Ireland: What is it, top symptoms, can adults get it and how it’s spread

Concern is growing about Strep A infections after the deaths of several children in recent months. Here's everything you need to know.

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A case confirmed at Bristol primary school

Around 23,000 cases of Strep A have been reported in the UK this year - compared with last year's 2,323 in the same time frame

Bristol Post · Dec 7, 2022

Scarlet fever cases in your area as cases surge

Infection caused by Strep A bacteria is usually a mild illness that is treated with antibiotics

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

How does Strep A bacteria spread, what infections can it cause and how does it become invasive?

The bacteria usually causes mild infections such as tonsillitis and scarlet fever, but in rare cases it can cause severe illnesses which have caused the deaths of eight children

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Strep A: How the infection affects adults including flesh eating disease

Strep A is responsible for infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever, impetigo and cellulitis

Liverpool Echo · Dec 7, 2022

How often to wash sheets if you're ill as some bugs live on cotton for a month

Experts have explained how long different bacteria and viruses can live on bed sheets if you don't wash them when you're feeling sick

Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022