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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…

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THERE have been 13 reports of invasive Strep A in children aged under 10 in Scotland since the start of October, according to latest data.

Pharmacists say they are struggling to get their hands on antibiotics to treat Strep A infections - despite the government insisting there is no shortage

NHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to the parents of children in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection.

Public Health Scotland said that infections caused by Group A Streptococcus have been increasing since the beginning of October.

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

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