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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

Peter Andre reveals daughter has scarlet fever amid Strep A outbreak

From Boots to Lloyds - here are the Manchester pharmacy opening times over Christmas

Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

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

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

Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in UK

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

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

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

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

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

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Scarlet fever: Seventh child dies of complications from Strep A

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