BREAKING: At least 19 children have died after being diagnosed with invasive strep A.
At least 19 children have died after being diagnosed with invasive strep A.
Three other deaths of children have been recorded in Belfast and Wales, bringing the UK death toll to 19. The bacteria, otherwise known as Group A streptococcus, can cause various illnesses like strep throat, scarlet fever, tonsillitis and impetigo. Necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing pneumonia and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are among the infections caused by iGAS.It’s still unclear why strep A cases are rising now, but the increase could be down to high amounts of circulating bacteria as more people socialise.
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