Full list of Strep A and scarlet fever symptoms as seven children die in outbreak
today, Dr Amir Khan added that a sore throat is also a common symptom.
He added: "It's very difficult to tell the difference between that kind of infection of a cold or flu.In response to the outbreak, Downing Street said it can “fully understand” that parents are concerned by rising Strep A cases, but stressed the NHS is “well prepared” for such situations. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year compared to usual.
“The bacteria we know causes a mild infection which is easily treated with antibiotics and in rare circumstances it can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness.“But the NHS is well prepared to deal with situations like this, working with the UK Health Security Agency.”The NHS says that when it comes to scarlet fever, your child will most likely start off with cold-like symptoms.
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