Should my child stay off school if there's a Strep A outbreak? Everything you need to know as cases soar
What are the symptoms of Strep A? How does it spread? And is it the same as scarlet fever?
Although Strep A can cause a lot of different serious illnesses, it tends to begin with a few typical symptoms and can lead to Scarlet Fever, which was rife in the Victorian era.Unexplained vomitingFever, along with: The bacteria is more likely to spread in crowded places, such as schools, nurseries or in households if someone in the home is infected. At-home testing kits are available to buy online, however there are not 100 per cent accurate.Dr Patel stressed: 'They are not 100 per cent accurate, and depend on the skill the skill of the person taking it.
'Children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.' Here's what you need to know about Group A Strep and what to look out for. Parents should trust their own judgement when their child is poorly.If there has been an outbreak at school, should parents keep children at home?'If your child has Scarlet Fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.
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