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Can I get a swab test for Strep A? Online retailers selling out as infections rise across UK

In certain countries, rapid Strep A tests are used to spot the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Data shows 13 cases of invasive Strep A in under-10s in Scotland

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.

The National (Scotland)

Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold as parents struggle to find Strep A antibiotics

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

The Independent UK

How many cases of Strep A in Scotland as NHS send out warning letters

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.

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Scots children with Strep A hits 13 cases after 9 deaths in UK

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

Daily Record

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

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

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Wales Online

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

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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 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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Liverpool Echo

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

The Independent UK

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.

Liverpool Echo

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

Liverpool ECHO latest headlines on Wednesday, December 7

Irish Mirror

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

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

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