Lower immunity after lockdown likely impacted outbreak of deadly strep A infections
Researchers studying the winter 2022/2023 outbreak of group A streptococcus infections in Scotland have found strong evidence that the outbreak was not caused by a new virulent strain of the bacteria, but was likely the result of pandemic isolation precautions.
<p>Researchers studying the winter 2022/2023 outbreak of group A streptococcus infections in Scotland have found strong evidence that the outbreak was not caused by a new virulent strain of the bacteria, but was likely the result of pandemic isolation precautions.</p>