Streptococcus A

December 29, 2022February 29, 2024

Dear colleagues,

Please see below for the most up-to-date key information in managing Streptococcus A. This includes an update to the communication sent out to clinicians on the 16^th December 22. In addition, further Serious Shortage Protocol(SSP) advise has been released to support clinicians in managing patients.

Title	Resources
Latest clinical guidance for children	NHS England » Group A streptococcus communications to clinicians Group A streptococcus in children – guidance for primary and community care settings
Use of solid oral doses in children	Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice KidzMed – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)
Tier 2 Medicines Shortage Notification (MSN/2022/105)	Medicine Supply Notification: Antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep – PSNC Website
Scarlet Fever Advice Sepsis	Scarlet fever \| Health topics A to Z \| CKS \| NICE Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management \| Guidance \| NICE [NG51 Strp A Primary Care SD 480p 15.12.2022 – YouTube
Antibiotic of Choice Guidance	NHSE Group A streptococcus interim guidance MM_NEL_Antimicrobial_prescribing_guidance_V1.5_Dec_22.pdf (icb.nhs.uk)
Antibiotic Shortage Advise	Serious shortage protocols (SSPs) \| NHSBSA
Advise on Choice of Antibiotics for patients with close contact	Invasive group A streptococcal disease: managing close contacts – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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