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Strep A

Little Reign Passey, four, in hospital. Credit: Leanne Passey / SWNS

Girl, 4, almost died when Strep A caused flesh-eating infection

(Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)
(Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

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

Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)
Steve Barclay said there have been “particular pressures” over Christmas due to a surge in flu and Covid cases (Photo: PA)

High levels of flu, Covid and Strep A blamed for NHS pressures

People are being urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid, flu and Strep A cases (Composite: Mark Hall)
People are being urged to stay at home when feeling unwell amid rising Covid, flu and Strep A cases (Composite: Mark Hall)

UKHSA warns ‘stay at home’ if ill as Covid, flu and Strep A cases rise

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

Flu, Covid, Strep A and RSV are all circulating this winter, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place
Flu, Covid, Strep A and RSV are all circulating this winter, with the UK experiencing its first winter without coronavirus measures in place

Flu, Covid, Strep A or RSV? Symptom differences explained

The Department of Health said supplies of antibiotics for the treatment of Strep A have seen a surge in demand and may be temporarily in limited supply
The Department of Health said supplies of antibiotics for the treatment of Strep A have seen a surge in demand and may be temporarily in limited supply

Strep A: regulator investigates surge in price of antibiotics

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

Scarlet fever: 12 worst affected areas of England and Wales

A serious Strep A outbreak has led many parents to ask whether there is a vaccine against the bacterial infection. (Credit: Getty Images)
A serious Strep A outbreak has led many parents to ask whether there is a vaccine against the bacterial infection. (Credit: Getty Images)

Vaccine for Strep A has been ‘neglected’, says expert

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

Strep A can cause throat infection, scarlet fever or skin infections such as cellulitis or impetigo
Strep A can cause throat infection, scarlet fever or skin infections such as cellulitis or impetigo

Strep A: parents call for schools to shut until after Christmas

Ella in hospital being cuddled by dad James Trembath while being treated for Strep B. (James Tremblath)
Ella in hospital being cuddled by dad James Trembath while being treated for Strep B. (James Tremblath)

What it’s like to be a parent of a newborn who had Strep B

Pharmacists have said they are struggling to get penicillin, which is an antibiotic used to treat Strep A
Pharmacists have said they are struggling to get penicillin, which is an antibiotic used to treat Strep A

Strep A antibiotics shortage and health secretary response - explained

Strep B is common in pregnant women and rarely causes any problems, according to the NHS
Strep B is common in pregnant women and rarely causes any problems, according to the NHS

Strep B risk for pregnant women explained - and what to do if worried

Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak gives update on Strep A infections

Parents are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A (Composite: Mark Hall)
Parents are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of Strep A (Composite: Mark Hall)

Strep A warning symptoms that mean you should go to A&E immediately

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

Strep A, which refers to Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is the name given to a type of bacteria sometimes found in the throat or on the skin
Strep A, which refers to Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is the name given to a type of bacteria sometimes found in the throat or on the skin

Reasons Strep A could be on the rise in the UK and advice explained

(Photo: Pexels)
(Photo: Pexels)

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

Strep A: The regions of England with the highest infection rates

Local health teams will be able to prescribe antibiotics to children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak (Photo: Adobe)
Local health teams will be able to prescribe antibiotics to children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak (Photo: Adobe)

Antibiotics for Strep A to be given to children during outbreaks

Local health teams will be able to prescribe antibiotics to children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak (Photo: Adobe)
Local health teams will be able to prescribe antibiotics to children at primary schools affected by the Strep A outbreak (Photo: Adobe)

Video: Is it Strep A or a cold? What symptoms to look out for

Group A Streptococcus usually causes mild illnesses such as a sore throat but can cause more serious infections. Credit: Getty Images
Group A Streptococcus usually causes mild illnesses such as a sore throat but can cause more serious infections. Credit: Getty Images

What causes Strep A to spread and how contagious is it? Explained

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

Boy, 12, first secondary school pupil to die from Strep A

Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Father’s warning as girl, 4, with Strep A ‘fighting for her life’