What is Strep A, the common bacterium that has killed 6 children in the UK? | CNN

Health officials in the United Kingdom are advising parents and schools to watch for Strep A infections following the recent deaths of six children

With Covid-19 restrictions such as masking and social distancing no longer required in the UK, infections such as Strep A are spreading more easily, with cases increasing over the past month. Also known as Group A Streptococcus , Strep A can cause a range of symptoms varying from minor to severe but is not fatal for most people who become infected. Doesn’t always cause symptoms Strep A is a bacterium found in the throat and on the skin.

She advised parents to seek medical advice immediately if a child looks “very ill” with symptoms such as fever, vomiting, muscle aches or a rash. Usually treatable with antibiotics Invasive Group A Streptococcus is the term used when the bacteria invade the body, overcoming its natural defenses to enter areas such as the blood, and is more dangerous, the UK Health Security Agency explains on its website.

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