Sixteen children are believed to have died with invasive strep A infections since September.
Normally, mild strep A infections cause symptoms like a sore throat or skin infections.
It is treated with antibiotics which may also help reduce the risk of complications and spread of the bug.Group A streptococcal infection is caused by strains of the streptococcus pyogenes bacterium On rare occasions the bacteria can get deeper into the body - including infecting the lungs and bloodstream. It is known as invasive GAS and needs urgent treatment as this can be serious and life-threateningData as of Thursday from the UKHSA showed 13 children aged under 15 had died in England since September.
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