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Warning comes as more children die after contracting Strep A infection

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

Henrik Kriegbaum Plettner adopted a cat and her tiny kittens from a shelter in 2018. His family have now spoken out to warn others not to ignore bites

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

New cases of scarlet fever - a manifestation of Strep A infection - have increased over each of the last six weeks

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

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

Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.

Researchers have discovered particular bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that estrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.Read on for details: