Others who are a bit more subtle will require testing via a nose and throat swab. People infected with pertussis can spread the bacteria from the time their symptoms start until at least two weeks ...

The results of a throat swab which returned after Mrs Alderson had died confirmed the presence of Strep A bacteria, which led to her developing sepsis. Dr Alistair Bint, an expert GP witness ...

Others who are a bit more subtle will require testing via a nose and throat swab. People infected with pertussis can spread the bacteria from the time their symptoms start until at least two weeks ...