Concern is raised in Britain by the increase in deaths of children infected with streptococcus A.[/B] The previous tragic report cited four deaths.
Last week, a four-year-old, a seven-year-old, a six-year-old and a fourth infant child[/I] passed away.
The two new deaths announced relate to children also under 10 who ended up one week after being diagnosed with the disease.
According to the British health service, infections with the bacterium are higher than in other years, with parents being alerted accordingly so as not to ignore early symptoms.
How contagious is Strep A
According to the British health service, NHS, the disease is highly contagious and can spread rapidly.
It is a bacterium that is found in the nose, throat and can cause skin infection as well as sore throat.
[/P]Once exposed to the bacterium it takes between two and five days to develop a fever.[/B]
It is spread through airborne respiratory droplets, which can be transmitted by coughing and sneezing, but infection can also be caused by direct contact with the mucus, saliva or skin of an infected person.
It can also be contracted from clothing, contaminated towels, bathrooms, or bedding
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