Superbug outbreak cluster

Title

Superbug outbreak cluster

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:09

Description

Political correspondent Des Fahy interviews Chief Medical Officer Kenneth Calman on the outbreak of superbug Group A Streptococcal infections which has spread from initial cases in Gloucestershire. 12 people have died so far. Calman stresses it is very rare and unusual and can be treated if caught early. He also responds to accusations by politicians the media has hyped the cases.

Contributors

Des Fahy; Kenneth Calman

Keywords

Health services; Mass media; Gloucestershire; Steptococcal infections

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