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Scarlet fever

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Warning symptoms of Strep A as UKHSA confirms over 150 deaths

Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease
Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease

Explainer Strep A: at least 37 children have died in UK since September

At least 30 children in the UK have died after contracting Strep A.
At least 30 children in the UK have died after contracting Strep A.

Strep A: Scarlet fever cases hit record high

A woman has been arrested in Wales after a girl’s death, linked to Strep A. Credit: Mark Hall
A woman has been arrested in Wales after a girl’s death, linked to Strep A. Credit: Mark Hall

Strep A: Woman arrested on suspicion of neglect over child death

Strep A: how does this year’s outbreak compare with 2018?

Scarlet fever: 12 worst affected areas of England and Wales

Scarlet fever: The areas with the most infections

Strep A infections are rising in the UK, with some seeking out tests to see if themselves or their children have the infection
Strep A infections are rising in the UK, with some seeking out tests to see if themselves or their children have the infection

Strep A tests explained - and if you can get tests like lateral flows

Scarlet fever is very infectious and can easily spread to other people
Scarlet fever is very infectious and can easily spread to other people

Symptoms of scarlet fever and link to Strep A - explained

(Photo: Pexels)
(Photo: Pexels)

Strep A cases are on the rise among children - can adults catch it too

Scarlet fever is very infectious and can easily spread to other people
Scarlet fever is very infectious and can easily spread to other people

Symptoms of scarlet fever explained - and if adults can get it