Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Strep A infection kills two children in Scotland

Strep A infection

A infection has claimed the lives of two children in Scotland. According to PHS, 2 under-10s died between October and December. PHS reported two mild iGAS deaths in its most recent update. Two children in Scotland have died with the Strep A infection, figures show. according to the numbers. According to Public Health Scotland (PHS), … Read more

Strep A alternative antibiotics are now available at pharmacy

Strep A

The prevalence of strep A infections is increasing earlier than usual. This is presumably related to the Covid pandemic and increased social mixing. Under the new plan, patients won’t need to see their GP for a new prescription. To help treat strep A infections in the face of temporary penicillin supply shortages, pharmacists will now … Read more