Important - We are currently have exceptionally high levels of demand. General practice is at a critical level and is classed as Opel 4; meaning that practices are only able to deal with urgent matters. Please use 111, self-care, local pharmacies and urgent treatment centres wherever possible.
Peverell Park Surgery | 01752 766644 | administration.peverellpark@nhs.net
University Medical Centre | 01752 222341 | administration.umcpeverell@nhs.net
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We are currently operating at Opel 4; meaning critical care levels. We are asking all patients to only contact if your health need is urgent. Please consider using other providers, 111, local pharmacies, urgent treatement centres and self-care.
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.
The most serious infections linked to GAS come from invasive group A strep, known as iGAS.
These infections are caused by the bacteria getting into parts of the body where it is not normally found, such as the lungs or bloodstream. In rare cases an iGAS infection can be fatal.
Whilst iGAS infections are still uncommon, there has been an increase in cases this year, particularly in children under 10 and sadly, a small number of deaths.
Click here for more about GAS and the infections it can cause, as well as how it is spread and what to look out for when your child is unwell.
Click here for more Group A Strep information from MyHealth Devon