It's a sharp rise in the number of Strep A-linked fatalities
Five deaths in Scotland between Christmas and new year have been linked to the Strep A infection, new figures have revealed.
The latest data from PHS showed no further deaths among children had been reported. According to the information, 13 of the country’s 14 NHS boards had reported iGAS cases between October last year and January 1 this year. In the week ending January 1, a total of 14 iGAS cases were reported across all age groups – with this down from 20 the previous week. Five of the latest cases involved children under the age of 10, meaning that since the start of October there have been 25 cases in this age group.
But PHS said the rise could be due to increased testing. In its latest report, the health body said: “Increased numbers of GAS cases reported following recent communication with the public and the NHS may be a consequence of both increased ascertainment of cases due to increased testing in the community as well as actual increases in circulation of infections.”
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Five deaths in Scotland over festive period linked to Strep AThe latest data from Public Health Scotland covers the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Lire la suite »
Should face masks be brought back?Covid, Strep A and flu cases have been hitting the NHS hard
Lire la suite »
PHA statement on increase in respiratory illnesses and strep A'If your child is unwell and has a fever, they should stay home from school or nursery until they feel better and the fever has resolved'
Lire la suite »
Mapped: Invasive Group A strep cases across Greater Manchester and the UKThere has been a small increase in cases across the region
Lire la suite »
Wear a mask and stay home plea to residents as NHS strugglesThe urgent advice was issued after a surge in Strep A, coronavirus and the flu over Christmas
Lire la suite »
Teen who battled cancer as a toddler to captain Scotland at cheer competitionTeen who battled cancer as a toddler to captain Scotland at international cheer competition
Lire la suite »