Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) Update

Posted on by KeithCategories:General Information, Infectious Disease, Public Health

Here’s the second of today’s updates from NWL NHS.

You may have seen in the news that there has been an increase of Group A streptococcus (strep A) cases. It is responsible for infections such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, scarlet fever, impetigo and cellulitis among others. This is usually a mild illness but can sometimes result in a serious infection.

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A&E Testing at Ealing Hospital

Posted on by KeithCategories:Ealing, Hospitals, Infectious Disease

Patients attending A&E at Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals have been being tested for undiagnosed HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C – as part of a London-wide initiative. There were a combined total of over 450 patients testing positive, from more than 30,000 tests; those patients can now be treated for disease they didn’t know they had.… more >>>

Catch-up with Recent Items from NWL NHS

Posted on Updated on by KeithCategories:Health Campaigns, NHS, Pharmacy, Public Health, Surveys, Women's Health

First of all, many apologies for the lack of updates over the last several weeks. I’ve been ill and most normal activity just wasn’t possible. Luckily (and thanks to our GPs) I’m now pretty much back to what passes for normal, but I’m still trying to catch up!

I’ve had quite a few potentially useful items from NW London NHS over the weeks.… more >>>