Strep A is surging in the UK and has already killed at least 19 children. Here's why it's taken so long to make a vaccine against this deadly pathogen.

Dec 16 2022 by Business Insider

 
A surge of strep A has killed at least 19 children in the UK.

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Strep A is surging in the UK and has killed at least 19 kids, the UK Health Security Agency said. The disease, which can lead to serious complications, can often be treated with antibiotics. A vaccine would be better, but research groups have hit roadblocks during its development. 

A surge of group-A streptococcal infections, or strep-A infections, is causing concern in the UK. As of December 15,...

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