Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A – USA: (AK) fatal, new strain, homeless, RFI
PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A – USA: (AK) fatal, new strain, homeless, RFI
Strep -- United StatesThere's an outbreak of a newly identified, rare strain of group A streptococcus bacteria [GAS or _Streptococcus pyogenes_] in Anchorage that's mostly impacting people who are experiencing homelessness. Public health workers will be visiting Brother Francis Shelter, Beans' Cafe, and other services this week to distribute antibiotics and antiseptics to try to stop the spread of the disease.State epidemiologist Joe McLaughlin said the bacterium is fairly common. Most healthy people Read more [...]
