Two children aged under 10 in Scotland have died with Strep A
The organisation said it is aware of seven deaths among invasive group A streptococcal infections cases between October 3 and December 25.It said this compares with between zero and seven deaths reported during the same time period of previous years.
While the vast majority of infections are relatively mild, sometimes the bacteria cause iGAS, a life-threatening infection in which the bacteria has invaded parts of the body such as the blood, deep muscle or lungs. He added: "Thankfully most cases of Strep A present as mild illness & can be treated with antibiotics. Working with UK Govt to ensure adequate supplies.
PHS said that in the week ending December 25 there were 869 laboratory reports of Group A Streptococcus , a reduction from 1,079 the previous week.
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