Child deaths from Group A Strep

Group A strep bacterium causes scarlet fever, which has caused nine UK child deaths this season. Most likely Respiratory viral infections Group A streptococcus Invasive Group A streptococcus Currently high rates in the UK Higher than normal for the time of year UK, Notifiable diseases Week 46, (W, E 19th November) 851 reported cases (Average is 186 cases) Close contact, droplets, hands, food Incubation, 2 to 5 days Most common, 2 years to 8 years 90 under 10 years Typically lasts for 7 10 days Rash disappearing in 7 to 10 days Should ne immune for decades or life Invasive Group A strep (iGAS) Rare occasions, bacteria get into the