Strep A

The latest strep A surveillance data from Public Health Scotland shows that the recent increases in cases of GAS may be declining

Strep A: Scots urged to be 'patient' with pharmacists when buying antibiotics

Two more people in Scotland have died with Strep A infection since last week, according to the latest data.

Two more Strep A deaths in Scotland - Public Health Scotland confirms

A third child aged under 10 in Scotland has died with Strep A infection, Public Health Scotland has said.

Third child aged under 10 dies in Scotland with Strep A

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The Scottish Government circular warns pharmacists and GPs that certain types of penicillin could be subject to "serious shortages" until February. Picture: George Frey/Getty

'Serious' shortage of antibiotics may last until February

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Serious shortage protocol enacted due to depleted penicillin supplies.

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

Child with suspected Strep A infection dies in UK

The Scottish Health Secretary has reassured parents that there is “no shortage of supply” of the antibiotics needed to treat Strep A.

Yousaf stresses ‘no shortage of supply’ of antibiotics for Strep A infections

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

Group A strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.

What is Strep A and what are the symptoms to look out for?

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

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