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

Scarlet Fever -- United KingdomScarlet fever remains a concern for doctors after a sharp rise across the country during 2015 -- and health officials have warned that we're not at the peak of infections yet. Since [13 Dec 2015], there have been 22 reports of scarlet fever cases in Lincolnshire [in the past 4 weeks], with 10 reported on week ending [13 Dec 2015], 5 cases on week ending [20 Dec 2015], and 7 cases during the week ending [27 Dec 2015].Nationally, scarlet fever cases have risen dramatically, Read more [...]