> "We are writing to inform you that the incidence of invasive group A
> streptococcal (iGAS) infections in the South East region remains high. We have
> had three deaths due to iGAS in the last two weeks, in Thames Valley."
>
> "Most cases of iGAS are sporadic (not clustered) and arise in the community.
> Cases occur in all age groups, although older people are at the highest risk.
> Other risk factors include"....."recent viral respiratory tract infection."
>
> They ask us to retain a "high index of suspicion".
>
> Can anyone tell me how to do this in the middle of a flu pandemic?
GIve Penicillin for sore throats, I suppose.
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