Should We Be Concerned About The Spread Of Strep A?
The Last Word with Matt Cooper · Today FM
December 7, 202211m 31s
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Show Notes
There is growing concern about the bacterial infection known as Strep A which has been linked to the death of a young child.
Dr Denis McCauley, chairman of the GP committee of the Irish Medical Organisation joined Matt on The Last Word. He outlined what the risks of Strep A are and how to spot it. Matt was also joined by Dr Ike Okafor, clinical director with Children’s Health Ireland to discuss the pressures and overcrowding in children’s hospitals.
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