Strep A: Strep A deaths: 15 children die of fatal disease in UK | Daily News Byte

According to the latest data from England, there have been 13 more deaths since September.

Wales and Northern Ireland are where two other fatalities have been reported. Scarlet fever, strep throat, and the skin disease impetigo are conditions caused by Strep A.

Although most infections are minor, invasive group A streptococcus disease is a potentially fatal condition that can develop from the bacteria. The number of reports of an invasive form of the disease since September has risen to 652 from the same period in the previous five years, according to the UKHSA. During this season, 85 cases of strep A infection have been reported among youngsters aged one to four years. years old.

In that age group, there were 194 illnesses in the previous high season in 2017-2018. There have also been 60 incidents involving children between the ages of five and nine. In England, 60 deaths across all age groups have been reported since September.

According to the UKHSA, the increase in infections is thought to be due to higher bacterial counts and increased social mixing. The agency said there is currently no evidence that a new strain is spreading.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the UK Health Security Agency?
   From April 2021, the UK Health Security Agency, which replaced Public Health England, has protected public health.
2. What is a strap?
   The bacteria group A streptococcus (GAS), commonly known as strep A, is often found in the throat or on the skin. These bacteria have the ability to cause disease under certain conditions. A moderate sore throat and skin/soft tissue infections such as impetigo and cellulitis are typical symptoms of GAS infection.