UK: children killed by strep A rise to 19

At least 19 children have died in the whole of the United Kingdom as a result of infection by strep Aaccording to new data released this Thursday by the country’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The official body revealed that, according to data obtained since last September in England, 16 minors died from the disease, while another three deaths of children were registered in Belfast (Northern Ireland) and Wales, bringing the total to 19. of fatalities.

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Symptoms of the disease caused by this bacterium include skin infections -impetigo-, scarlet fever and sore throat.

While the vast majority of these infections are relatively mild and can be cured with antibiotics; rarely, the bacteria cause a disease that can be fatal.

The UKHSA He has pointed out that there is currently no evidence that there are new variants circulating and the increase in cases is probably due to the increase in social interaction after the pandemic.

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In relation to the increase in demand for antibiotics, the British Government announced today that it will allow pharmacists to dispense three alternative penicillin drugs to treat these infections after having applied the so-called Severe Shortage Protocol (SSPs, in English).

The aforementioned mechanism implies that these professionals may legally provide variants of that medicine if they do not have the specific formulation indicated in the prescription.

“The increase in demand means that some pharmacies are experiencing temporary localized supply problems and may not have the specific formulation indicated on the prescription”pointed out today the Secretary of State for Health, Will Quince.

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These protocols “They will allow pharmacists to supply alternative forms of penicillin, which will make things easier for them, for patients and for GPs”he added.

Fifteen assured that the Government is adopting “decisive measures” to address these temporary issues “and improve access to these medicines” in collaboration with manufacturers.

Source: Elcomercio

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