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Strep A in Greater Manchester - everything we know so far as death toll in children hits 16

How big is the problem in Greater Manchester and what should we expect over the coming days?

Manchester Evening News

Don't let children to give Strep A to their grandparents this Christmas, experts warn

Concerned mums and dads have been swamping medical practices while chemists are struggling to keep up with the demand for antibiotics as the Christmas period looms

Daily Mirror

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

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Scots mum's Strep A warning after daughter left fighting for life

Primary two pupil Ellie Young, who looked like 'death warmed up' was rushed to Wishaw General Hospital where medics discovered she was suffering from with the bacterial infection last month.

Daily Record

Strep A: School pupil becomes 16th UK child to die from suspected infection

Health experts have stressed that it is 'very rare' for Group A Strep infections to become invasive, but parents have advised to be 'on the lookout' for symptoms

Chronicle Live

Top UK doctors issue new Strep A guidance for 'when to seek help' as death toll hits 16

NHS services have been overwhelmed by panic over the outbreak of the bug, with GP surgeries, A&Es, and 111 call centres receiving a wave of parents panicked that their child may be infected

Daily Mirror

School pupil dies after suspected Strep A infection

It brings the total deaths across the UK related to the illness to 16.

The Independent UK

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Fifteen children have died from Strep A in the UK in recent weeks. Could an outbreak in the US follow?

Amid a recent spike in deaths from Strep A infections in the UK, the CDC is now closely monitoring a possible increase of the bacterial infections in the US. A paediatric infectious disease expert tells Andrea Blanco that previous outbreaks in Britain have not had an impact in America, but…

The Independent UK

Strep A antibiotic deliveries sped up amid fears in NHS of local shortages

Fifteen children have now died in the UK after being infected with bacteria

The Independent UK

Brits urged to wash hands regularly as deadly bacteria and faeces is found on self-checkouts

Researchers from the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON) have warned Brits to be extra vigilant this festive season after finding bacteria on payment machines

Daily Mirror

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 16 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Boy, 11, left fighting for life with Strep A after doctors misdiagnosed it as a ‘pulled muscle’

Photos taken by Chontelle Gosling show her 11-year-old son strapped to life-saving equipment after contracting the potentially fatal bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Strep A outbreak: Everything we know as 16 children die of bacterial infection

Parents advised to be mindful of signs including characteristic rash and red tongue also known as ‘strawberry tongue’

The Independent UK

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

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The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

Tribune News Service

Faye Flam: Let's leave the oil — and the ‘zombie viruses’ — under the permafrost

Vast stretches of permafrost are melting as the Earth’s polar regions warm, thawing ancient viruses and bacteria that had remained frozen for tens of thousands of years. Behind the lurid headlines about “zombie viruses,” there’s some fascinating science — and a warning.

Wales Online

Mum who had to take daughter to hospital with scarlet fever calls for schools to shut early

Wales as nation has higher infection rate than any part of England

Reuters

Some bloodstream infection bacteria grew resistant to last-resort drugs in 2020 - WHO

Increased drug resistance in bacteria causing bloodstream infections, including against last-resort antibiotics, was seen in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, a World Health Organization report based on data from 87 countries in 2020 showed.

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The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Manchester Evening News

Mapped: Invasive Group A strep and scarlet fever cases across Greater Manchester

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester 'waiting to make sure we've got Strep A antibiotics' as cases set to peak

Demand for penicillin and amoxicillin has increased as the number of cases of strep A has risen among children in schools

Android Central

How to properly clean and disinfect your Android phone 2024

It's always important to keep your phone clean and disinfected, given that you bring it everywhere and touch it constantly with dirty hands. Here's how you can keep your Android phone sparkling clean and minimize the chances of it spreading germs to you or others.

The Independent UK

Fifteen children have died from Strep A in the UK in recent weeks. Could an outbreak in the US follow?

Wales Online

Map of Strep A and scarlet fever cases in Wales as nation has higher infection rate than any part of England

Wales has a higher rate than any part of England

Nottingham Post

15 children die from Strep A infection in UK this winter, latest figures show

Group A Strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases. Illnesses caused by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat

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