Laura Rooney told parents to be vigilant for signs of the potentially deadly infection after her daughter was diagnosed as a result of it.
A mum issued a warning to other parents after her five-year-old daughter was struck down with Strep A.
Speaking to Belfast Live, Laura said: "She was having fever-like symptoms, persistent coughs and a sore throat. "My child has never been as consistently sick and she doesn't even look like herself now, that's how much it has affected her."After a swab of her throat, the presence of Strep A was confirmed."I didn't wait for a doctor's appointment yesterday, I knew my child was too sick so I went straight to A and E," she said."They have further swabbed to see if the Strep A is in her lungs, but we won't know until Monday.
"Farrah's rash has gone now, a rash is one of the warning signs as well for mums and dads to look out for, or even school teachers."I'm just remaining strong and positive and hopeful that this will pass before Christmas."
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