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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold in a year as Strep A infections soar

More than 23,000 cases have been reported this year so far - compared to 2,300 last year

The Independent UK

Strep A: three doctors explain what you need to look out for

There has been a significant increase in the number of children with strep A infections in the UK over the past month compared with the same period in previous years. Sadly, nine children have died as a result of complications of this bacterial infection.

The Conversation

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

The Independent UK

Health Secretary gives update on Strep A antibiotics supply

Steve Barclay issued a statement after the Pharmacy Association said there were "blips" in the provision of liquid penicillin

Liverpool Echo

No shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A, says Health Secretary

To date, at least nine children have died from complications caused by the Strep A infection.

The Independent UK

Rapist fled to Russia, girl died of Strep A and health boss advice

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Liverpool Echo

Strep A: Irish schools put on high alert as parents warned of one symptom to keep children home with

The warning comes after the death of a five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale in Belfast on Monday who died from a severe form of the bacterial infection

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Nottingham Post

Scarlet fever cases higher in East Midlands than national average

Scarlet fever is caused by the same bacteria group that causes iGAS - which has now claimed the lives of nine UK children.

Daily Record

Father 'took girl to hospital three times' before she died from Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale became the ninth child in the UK to pass away from the bacterial infection outbreak

Wales Online

Dad 'took girl to hospital three times' before she died from Strep A infection in ICU

Stella-Lily McCorkindale became the ninth UK child to pass away from the bacterial infection outbreak

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Strep A explained

As a ninth child has died with a Strep A bacterial infection in the UK, the schools minister Nick Gibb has suggested that preventative antibiotics could be given to children at affected schools.

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Wales Online

OK for antibiotics to be given to groups of children during Strep A outbreaks

Lack of mixing due to the Covid pandemic plus susceptibility in children probably 'bringing forward the normal scarlet fever season'

The National (Scotland)

Police college closes after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

A POLICE training college has been closed temporarily for cleaning and remedial work after traces of Legionella bacteria were found at the site.

The Independent UK

Police college closes for remedial work after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

Traces of the bacteria were found in shower heads at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan in Fife.

Daily Record

Police Scotland college in Tulliallan closes amid Legionella scare

Chiefs have been forced to temporarily closed the Tulliallan HQ in Kincardine after traces of the bacteria were found in the water system.

Irish Mirror

Strep A Ireland: HSE investigating if death of child, 4, is linked to infection amid growing concern

The HSE and HPSC has said Strep A is being 'actively investigated' as a potential cause of death in a child in Ireland. Concern is growing about the bacterial infection, which has already claimed the lives of nine children.

Evening Standard

What is strep B, what are the symptoms of the bacterial infection and how does it differ from strep A?

Nine children in the UK have recently died due to a rare, invasive form of strep A. But what is strep B and is it as serious?

The Independent UK

How contagious is Strep A and how does it spread?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

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