Information about Streptococcus A (Strep A) and scarlet fever
Tests and treatments
What to expect from common tests and treatments and why you might need them. Includes medicine, surgery, blood test, biopsy and scan.
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Find a test or treatment by name
Biopsies
Includes amniocentesis and chorionic tissue sampling
Blood tests
Learn about blood tests and their uses
Counselling and therapies
Includes occupational therapy and psychotherapy
Dental treatments
Includes information on dentures and having wisdom teeth taken out
Emergencies
What to do if someone has had an accident, heart attack or stroke
Eyecare
Information on free eye examinations
Medicines and medical aids
Includes antibiotics, painkillers, contraception and vaccinations
Non-surgical procedures
Includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy and blood transfusions
Routine tests and examinations
Includes hearing and vision tests for children
Scans and X-rays
Includes X-rays and CT, MRI and ultrasound scans
Screening
Includes information on bowel, cervical and breast screening and tests during pregnancy
Surgical procedures
Includes organ transplants, joint replacements and heart surgery