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The Latest Breaking News on Experts warn of possible higher case counts of strep A infections

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

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NHS can adequately deal with increasing Strep A infections, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf said clinical advisers have warned more cases will be reported in Scotland.

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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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Strep A: Belfast Children's Hospital postpones all routine procedures to deal with 'significant pressures'

It comes as cases of the bacterial infection Strep A have been increasing

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How to protect your child from Strep A - from symptoms to subtle behavioural changes

GAS does cause a number of infections ranging from mild to some more serious

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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

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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.

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How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

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Strep A: Doctor explains when to take your child to A&E and how to spot early symptoms

Dr Murugesan Raja, a GP in Manchester and the clinical lead for respiratory medicine, has spoken out about the different Strep A symptoms, what they mean and the early signs your child needs urgent treatment

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Strep A outbreaks confirmed in Scottish schools and parents warned to look out for symptoms

NHS chiefs in Ayrshire have written to parents in affected schools asking them to look out for signs of the potentially serious bacterial infection amid cases of scarlet fever and chickenpox.

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Scottish schools confirm Strep A cases as parents issued with warning letters

NHS bosses issued warnings after clusters were found at schools as heath secretary Humza Yousaf said the number of infections across thee country was on the rise.

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Mum's Strep A warning signs after doctor diagnoses symptoms as tonsillitis

A mum of two has warned parents of the signs to look out for

Nottingham Post

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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Mother of baby who died after Strep A infection warns parents to look out for key signs

‘My heart is just being ripped in two for these other families that are experiencing what we’re experiencing,’ mother says

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Strep A - live: Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold amid fears of GPs antibiotics shortage

Nine children are confirmed to have died from Strep A in recent weeks

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.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool health boss tells parents when to take kids to A&E over Strep A fears

Public Health Director answers key questions after rise in cases

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Dad took girl, 5, to hospital three times before she died of Strep A

Stella-Lilly was just five when she died from Strep A

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The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as hundreds of infections reported across UK

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

Liverpool Echo

Worrying about your child getting strep A? You're not the only one

Nine children have now died as the infection continues to spread

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Strep A confirmed at Scots schools as parents issued with warning letters

The NHS yesterday sent letters to parents to warn them of the signs and symptoms due to a number of clusters being discovered in schools.

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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

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 15 children die from infection

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

Daily Mirror

Desperate dad brought daughter, 5, to hospital three times before she died of Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale, five, is the ninth child to die from Strep A in recent weeks as the deadly outbreak has left parents across the country worried for their children

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Father’s tribute to ‘bright and talented’ girl, 5, who died after catching Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale was a ‘beautiful, sweet, loving and funny little girl who fought so hard to stay with us’, aunt says

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