Articles on Scarlet fever

February 28, 2023

Genomics has helped identify a new strep A strain in Australia – and what has made it dangerous

Mark Davies, The University of Melbourne

The new M1UK strain of strep A has a dangerous ability to make the disease trigger more toxin release in the body.

January 16, 2023

Michael Good, Griffith University

Strep A is a common infection that can give you a passing sore throat or something much more serious. Cases seems to be rising around the world.

November 15, 2022

Emily Johnston, Sheffield Hallam University

Cases of scarlet fever have bounced back with a vengeance now that COVID measures have been lifted.

Michael Good
Professor and NHMRC Investigator Fellow, Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University
Emily Johnston
Lecturer, Public Health, Sheffield Hallam University
Mark Davies
Laboratory Head, Doherty Institute, The University of Melbourne