It is a bacteria that can cause scarlet fever
Parents are being warned to look out for the symptoms of scarlet fever after the death of a sixth child in the UK from Strep A. Group A Streptococcus is a bacteria which can cause scarlet fever, with a spike in cases being reported this winter.
Flu-like symptoms are said to be the first signs of scarlet fever, according to the NHS, with signs to look out for including a high temperature, sore throat, and swollen neck glands. A rash will then usually appear within 12 to 48 hours, which the NHS described as "small, raised bumps." This rash is said to look pink or red on pale skin, but the NHS says it can be harder to spot on darker skin although it can still be detected by touch, with the rash said to feel like sandpaper. 'Strawberry tongue' is another symptom of scarlet fever, a white coating that appears on the tongue and peels, leaving it red and swollen.
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