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PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A, scarlet fever – UK (08): (England)

Scarlet Fever -- United KingdomPublic Health England has confirmed that there were 4 new cases of scarlet fever in Lincolnshire in its latest report.For the week ending [14 Aug 2016], there were 3 cases in Lincoln and 1 case in West Lindsey.Nationally, the figures show there were 132 new cases of the bacterial illness -- which mainly affects children.[Byline: Caroline Wilson]--Communicated by:ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts[As of 30 Apr 2016, a total of 12 906 scarlet fever notifications had been Read more [...]