Fourth UK primary school pupil dies of Strep A bacterial infection
However, the UKHSA told the BBC it was important people understand scarlet fever is a mild illness and the GAS bacteria which causes it only rarely becomes invasive, leading to serious illness.
The UKHSA said it was working with Ealing Council to provide public health advice and support to the school.Group A streptococcal infection is caused by strains of the streptococcus pyogenes bacterium The bacteria can live on hands or the throat for long enough to allow easy spread between people through sneezing, kissing and skin contactThe bacteria rarely infects healthy people but if it does get into the body, causing serious and even life-threatening conditions it is known as invasive GAS .
"Working with Ealing Council public health team, we have provided precautionary advice to the school community to help prevent further cases and we continue to monitor the situation closely."The UKHSA said the symptoms of Group A streptococcal infection include a sore throat, fever and minor skin infections, and can be treated with a full course of antibiotics prescribed by a GP.
"In rare incidences, it can be a severe illness and anyone with high fever, severe muscle aches, pain in one area of the body and unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea should call NHS 111 and seek medical help immediately," Dr Chow added.
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