AgenciesThe third child to pass away from a Strep A infection in this week. According to health officials, the unnamed child, who attended a school in Ealing in west London, passed away due to an invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection.
Two more schoolchildren have perished due to the infection in the last week. One was a young person who went to a primary school nearby Cardiff. Health officials declared them dead on Thursday. Friday's outbreak at Ashford Church of England School in Surrey resulted in the death of a 6-year-old student. Strep A has the rare ability to cause invasive disease, throat infections, and scarlet fever.
Parents and staff have been informed about the symptoms and signs of group A streptococcal infections. A course of antibiotics from the doctor can treat these, including a sore throat, fever, and minor skin infections. In sporadic cases, it can be a severe illness, so anyone experiencing a high fever, excruciating muscle pain, pain in just one area of the body, or unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea should call NHS 111 and get medical attention right away.
Sneezing, coughing, and skin-to-skin contact can all spread streptococcal bacteria. The most at-risk demographics include people over the age of 65, people with HIV, people who use steroids or other drugs, and people who have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or other chronic illnesses. The UK Health Security Agency reports that the disease has increased in prevalence over the past two years. They have suggested that the rollback of countermeasures during the COVID pandemic might be the reason for the rise in cases.
Two more schoolchildren have perished due to the infection in the last week. One was a young person who went to a primary school nearby Cardiff. Health officials declared them dead on Thursday. Friday's outbreak at Ashford Church of England School in Surrey resulted in the death of a 6-year-old student. Strep A has the rare ability to cause invasive disease, throat infections, and scarlet fever.
Parents and staff have been informed about the symptoms and signs of group A streptococcal infections. A course of antibiotics from the doctor can treat these, including a sore throat, fever, and minor skin infections. In sporadic cases, it can be a severe illness, so anyone experiencing a high fever, excruciating muscle pain, pain in just one area of the body, or unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea should call NHS 111 and get medical attention right away.
Sneezing, coughing, and skin-to-skin contact can all spread streptococcal bacteria. The most at-risk demographics include people over the age of 65, people with HIV, people who use steroids or other drugs, and people who have diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or other chronic illnesses. The UK Health Security Agency reports that the disease has increased in prevalence over the past two years. They have suggested that the rollback of countermeasures during the COVID pandemic might be the reason for the rise in cases.
FAQs:
- What is iGAS?
Invasive Group A streptococcal infection. - Which number should you call if you feel streptococcal infection affecting you?
Dial the NHS 111.
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