Scarlet fever, a disease associated with the Victorian era, has resurged in the UK. As such, recent research has revealed the regions within the UK that have seen the most significant increase in cases. Health experts at NowPatient submitted Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to NHS trusts across the country to reveal which areas have […]
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained: A milestone study led by University of Queensland researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics. Professor Mark Schembri and Dr Nhu Nguyen from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Associate Professor […]
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Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the result of an infection. Causes Meningitis is often spread by a bacteria or virus held in the nose or throat. This means that kissing, sneezing or coughing spreads it. Viral meningitis can be very unpleasant but […]
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Sepsis signs and symptoms: Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which can have life-changing implications. Many of the symptoms of sepsis are unknown by most people – they range from fatigue and poor concentration through to PTSD, amputation and organ damage. Caught early, […]
WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually. By 2030, the goals are to eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis – the most deadly form of the disease – and to reduce deaths by 70% and halve the number of […]
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. It results in widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clots. This leads the body to go into septic shock, characterised by a dramatic decrease in blood […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBi8-fM9z7E Transcript July is Strep B Awareness Month, an annual campaign to highlight the importance of Strep B awareness, education and research. During Strep B Awareness Month Group B Strep Support aim to get as many people as possible involved in raising awareness and funds for Strep B education and prevention. Tragically, many families first […]