Rare Group A strep outbreak kills 12 and infects 20 in Essex

08:02 EDT 26 Jun 2019 | Pharmafile

An outbreak of the rare contagious bacteria Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection in Essex, UK, has resulted in 32 cases of infection and 12 deaths, it has been reported by Public Health England.

The outbreak has spread among elderly patients who are receiving care for chronic wounds in homes and care centres across the districts of Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon. The cases were first identified in February.

Original Article: Rare Group A strep outbreak kills 12 and infects 20 in Essex

Rare Group A strep outbreak kills 12 and infects 20 in Essex

An outbreak of the rare contagious bacteria Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection in Essex, UK, has resulted in 32 cases of infection and 12 deaths, it has been reported by Public Health England.

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