Rosa Carter’s parents Shelley and Alex were preparing for the worst as she also battled sepsis and blood clots
A three-year-old girl made a miracle recovery after spending three weeks fighting for her life in hospital with deadly Strep A.
But within 48 hours, the toddler was transferred to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and placed on a ventilator. Rosa, who has Down’s syndrome, also underwent dialysis and was treated with medication to combat sepsis as well as blood clots in her leg and lung. While the majority of infections are relatively mild, sometimes the bacteria cause a life-threatening illness called invasive group A streptococcal disease. Mum-of-two Shelley, who works for a Scottish charity, also said Rosa will require ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.
Strep A infections such as scarlet fever and impetigo are treated with antibiotics, with penicillin among the most commonly used. Last week the Scottish Government issued a supply alert notice for the antibiotics used to treat Strep A after a surge in cases. Strep A facts Scarlet fever symptoms are often flu-like, including a high temperature, a sore throat and swollen neck glands. A rash appears 12 to 48 hours later, starting on the chest and stomach and then spreading.
Since September, 74 people of all ages have died in England. Professor Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UKHSA, said the majority of children affected have a mild illness and that an “open mind” is being kept as to why there is a spike in infections.
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