Tag: Strep A Bacteria

A wave of contamination and deaths from a rare bacterium in the UK has caught the world's attention: the group A Streptococcus bacterium, nicknamed Strep A, is responsible for scarlet fever and has already killed at least six children in the UK. country. Most cases of strep A cause mild, flu-like symptoms. But in some cases, the disease can worsen and lead to hospitalization of the patient. The most common signs of a strep A infection are: Skin Rash (red spots and lesions) Throat Pain Muscle Pain Swollen Staphylococcal Nodes High Temperature Tired Ear Infection According to the UK...