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PCR tests are now being used to identify Strep A illnesses, leading to faster diagnosis and helping to reduce the spread of the infections.  Picture: Getty Images.

NHS Lothian labs use PCR tests to tackle Strep A Ian Swanson

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak Ethan Evans

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Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies. Benjamin Jackson

The funeral of five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale takes place in Belfast. Stella-Lily died following a severe case of the bacterial infection Strep A (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Strep A/scarlet fever outbreak is adding to pressure on NHS – Dr Gwenetta Curry Gwenetta Curry

Sixteen children are known to have died following an infection linked to Strep A.

Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in UK Andrew Quinn

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak Will Millar

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

4-year-old with Strep A in ICU after being taken off ventilator Ethan Evans

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has reassured the public after warnings of a penicillin shortage in the UK.

Health boss insists penicillin supply is ‘good’ after shortage warning Sophie Wills

Northern Ireland is the latest area of the UK to see cases of Strep A in schoolchildren on the rise

Mum of child with Strep A tells parents symptoms to look out for Benjamin Jackson

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Scarlet fever: Seventh child dies of complications from Strep A Benjamin Jackson

UK parents told to look out for Strep A symptoms after 6 children die Daniel Mcneil

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