Child at Morecambe nursery tests positive for Strep A
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The nursery said the case was reported in the Bumblebee classroom, but added that other children are showing symptoms in other classes.The bacteria group A Streptococcus usually only causes mild sickness but it rare cases it can be fatal.AdvertisementDeputy director Dr Colin Brown said:"We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year than usual.
"In very rare circumstances, this bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep ."This is still uncommon; however, it is important that parents are on the lookout for symptoms and see a doctor as quickly as possible so that their child can be treated and we can stop the infection becoming serious.
"Make sure you talk to a health professional if your child is showing signs of deteriorating after a bout of scarlet fever, a sore throat, or a respiratory infection."UKHSA said there were 2.3 cases per 100,000 children aged one to four this year in England, compared to an average of 0.5 in the pre-pandemic seasons and 1.1 cases per 100,000 children aged 5 to 9 compared to the pre-pandemic average of 0.3 at the same time of the year.
Symptoms include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel.On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel.
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