Superbug ravages Gloucestershire

Title

Superbug ravages Gloucestershire

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

24 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:45

Description

Report on the outbreak of a rare deadly disease, a Group A Streptococcal infection, in Gloucestershire which has affected seven victims, 3 have died. Dr Sally Pearson of the Gloucester Health Authority calls for calm. Dr Geoff Scott of University College, London describes how the virus may be caught and spread. Consultant microbiologist Dr Cleodni(?) Macnalty(?) describes the symptoms and treatment if caught early. Les Christie, the first victim, describes his feelings on managing to fight off the disease. Amy Bingham reports.

Contributors

Amy Bingham; Sally Pearson; Geoff Scott; Cleodni(?) Macnalty(?); Les Christie

Keywords

Deaths; Medical treatment; Gloucestershire; Epidemiology; Streptococcal infections

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