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Will a Christmas cactus root in water? A step-by-step guide to success

Rooting a Christmas cactus in water is the easiest way to propagate it

Homes & Gardens

Lavender spray laced with deadly bacteria kills five-year-old boy, woman and pet racoon

The pet racoon, which belonged to a four-year-old girl, was found to have walked through the perfume after breaking a bottle of it at their home in Texas

Daily Mirror

Scarlet fever currently three times more prevalent than usual as cases top 7,500

A senior health official says the real extent of the illness may be much worse as the current total only refers to the confirmed number of cases

Daily Mirror

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Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 19 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK

Scientists Discover An Antibacterial Cranberry-Coloured Lipstick

Their deep red cream quickly inactivates disease-causing viruses, bacteria and a fungus that come in contact with it. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Greater Manchester school hit by Strep A outbreak

If you think your child is poorly and getting worse, trust your instincts & contact NHS 111 or your GP

Manchester Evening News

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Strep A cases in your area as 24 children among UK dead

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as more children die after contracting Strep A infection

The Independent UK

Strep A outbreak: Everything we know as 19 children die of bacterial infection

Parents advised to be mindful of signs including characteristic rash and red tongue also known as ‘strawberry tongue’

The Independent UK

'Limited' supply of Strep A antibiotics as Scottish Government issue alert

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

Daily Record

Strep A: At least 19 children die in the UK from invasive illness

Group A strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.

The Independent UK

Renfrewshire education chiefs issue advice as Strep A infection detected in schools

Parents across the area will be notified as soon as Strep A is detected in their child’s school, education bosses have confirmed.

Daily Record

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

The Independent UK

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Man dies after being bitten by cat as flesh-eating bacteria takes over his blood

Henrik Kriegbaum Plettner adopted a cat and her tiny kittens from a shelter in 2018. His family have now spoken out to warn others not to ignore bites

The Independent UK

Strep A: Parents warned to look out for these symptoms as scarlet fever cases rise

Warning comes as another child dies after contracting Strep A infection

Wales Online

Map shows scarlet fever hotspots as cases continue to rise

New cases of scarlet fever - a manifestation of Strep A infection - have increased over each of the last six weeks

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

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The Independent UK

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 19 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Conversation

What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?

Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.

Dynamite News

Study Finds Specific Bacteria In Bladder That Makes Women More Prone To Recurrent UTIs

Researchers have discovered particular bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that estrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.Read on for details:

The Independent UK

Strep A outbreak: Everything we know as 19 children die of bacterial infection

Parents advised to be mindful of signs including characteristic rash and red tongue also known as ‘strawberry tongue’

The Independent UK

Strep A cases in your area as UK infections rise 30 per cent

Infections have been found around the country, as authorities warn parents to be vigilant

Edinburgh Live

Poundland and B&M shoppers hail £1 bathroom essential that bans mould 'for good'

As the temperature continues to plummet across Scotland, bargain shoppers have been praising the cheap hygiene product for keeping mould and nasty bacteria at bay.

Edinburgh Live

Step A: Warning issued to Scottish parents buying home test kits as infections rise

Scotland recorded 25 cases of Strep A in November as the illness spreads. Sadly as 16 children has died in the UK, parents are rushing online to buy home-test kits.

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