What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A: As winter approaches, health officials are urging parents to be aware of the increased risk of Scarlet Fever and Strep A infections. These bacterial infections can cause a range of symptoms, including a sore throat, fever, and a distinctive rash. Early diagnosis and treatment […]
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Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases. How to recognise and treat mumps, measles, scarlet fever and hand foot and mouth. People of any age can catch mumps, it is an unpleasant disease, but can […]
Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What is a Streptococcal infection? These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These infections are extremely common and frequently responsible for sore throats experienced […]
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Immune discovery could aid vaccine development for common cause of sore throat. Researchers have made a discovery that could aid in the development of a vaccine for a common cause of children’s sore throats. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), and published in Nature Communications, has identified an immune system signature […]
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