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Yoghurt and sourdough may help get rid of bad breath, study suggests

Probiotics were found to help reduce halitosis, scientists say

The Independent UK

Lidl recalls two fish products over fears they could have bacteria that cause serious infections

The products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause symptoms including high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, sickness and diarrhoea

Chronicle Live

Your nose has a microbiome — does it hold the key to ridding respiratory infections forever?

Booger transplants, anyone?

Inverse

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Biologists probe the human "virome"

And though it sounds alarming, that is not necessarily a bad thing. Say hello to your virome

Salon

Know the signs of strep throat in children

Strep infections may be on the rise in the U.S., as they have been in the U.K., so it's important to know the signs and symptoms, especially in children.

Tribune News Service

US public not warned that monkeys imported from Cambodia carried deadly pathogens

Documents reveal that pathogenic agents, zoonotic bacteria and viruses, including one deemed bioterrorism risk, entered US but ‘no indication CDC has been transparent’

The Guardian - US

Edinburgh girl has miracle recovery after 'sore legs' was deadly Strep A

Rosa Carter’s parents Shelley and Alex were preparing for the worst as she also battled sepsis and blood clots caused by an invasive form of the virus.

Edinburgh Live

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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

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

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

NHS leaders worried as cases climb alongside flu surge

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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’

Daily Record

'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.

The Independent UK

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.

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Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

How to avoid Strep A and is it contagious?

In rare cases a Strep A infection can be fatal

Daily Mirror

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

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

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