Strep A is commonly known to cause mild bacterial infections such as strep throat and impetigo, yet more invasive and deadlier forms of the bacteria are on the rise. Recently, several countries—including the United States—observed an unusual increase in cases of both invasive Strep A and scarlet fever compared with pre-pandemic times. Meanwhile, antibiotics commonly…
Strep A Being Investigated as Factor in 4-Year-Old Irish Child’s Death
An investigation is being carried out into the death of a child in Ireland to see if it is linked to strep A bacterial infection. On Wednesday, Dr. Eamonn O’Moore, director for national health protection at the HSE and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), said that strep A could be linked to the 4-year-old…
British Government Urges Parents to Be ‘On the Lookout’ After Increase in Strep A Bacteria in Children
Infections caused by strep A bacteria have caused the deaths of at least six children in recent weeks, according to the UK government. Investigations are underway following reports of an increase in lower respiratory tract Group A strep infections in children over the past few weeks, which have caused severe illness. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s…
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