Doctor's warning over infection which can leave babies struggling to breathe as parents urged to trust instincts
A Greater Manchester GP is urging parents to look out for a viral infection which can leave babies struggling to breathe.
"If you also hear some sounds from the chest or you think the infection has gone to the chest you should try and contact 111. If you have a baby that is less than three months old, if their temperature is more than 38 then that’s serious. In babies older than three months and less than six months, a temperature above 39 is not a good sign.
"Strep A we are seeing a lot more these days," he said. "Bacteria infections can be treated with antibiotics so we do need to see children quite quickly. With Strep A we are seeing they are starting with a fever, sore throat and high temperature. With the upcoming North West Ambulance strikes today Dr Raja advised worried parents to research alternative modes of transport where possible.
The rise in Strep A and other winter viruses are thought to be more prevalent now due to more social mixing, with one director of public health recently telling the M.E.N that paediatric units ' have never been under so much pressure.'
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