Health service works to rein in outbreak of contagious infection on Cape

Key points

• Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is managing an outbreak of the contagious streptococcal A bacterial skin infection in the Injinoo community. The disease, which can lead to chronic kidney disease, has been eliminated in most of the country.
• Four cases of acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) were detected in the Northern Peninsula Area. Screening will focus on children aged between 12 months and 16, who are most at risk.
• The health service advises prompt first aid for minor injuries, proper hygiene, and regular washing or swimming to prevent skin infections and APSGN kidney complications.