Strep A

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.

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

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

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

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

Read This Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in UK Andrew Quinn

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

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

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

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

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

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