Mum dies on Christmas Eve after paramedics mistook invasive Strep A for flu

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Mum dies on Christmas Eve after paramedics mistook invasive Strep A for flu
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A MUM died on Christmas Eve after medics mistook her Strep A symptoms for flu. Carolyn Butcher, 48, was only admitted to hospital after her fiancé begged 999 operators to send another ambulance whe…

"I believe if she had been taken in earlier she would have had a better chance, that extra time could've meant the antibiotics had a better chance to work - it could've meant the difference between life and death."

"She was a cracking mother and an amazing partner, we met when I was at a low point in my life and she did everything to pick me up.for the paramedics not taking her in earlier that day but I'm leaving that up to Samantha."The family plan to bury her in a white coffin, matching that of her stillborn daughter, Maya.chiefs have stated that a review of the care Carolyn received is underway.

"A thorough review of the care provided to Ms Butcher has commenced and we will be in contact with the family directly.

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