Before you head home for Christmas, it’s worth working out whether that chesty cough is just a cold or a symptom of flu, Strep A or Covid.
, we’re all on edge when it comes to infectious illnesses, especially ones which are highly contagious.
So why the focus on it? Well, the concern is two-fold. Firstly, strep A bacteria can lead to more serious infections in rare cases., pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, explains: “Streptococcus A are a group of bacteria that cause scarlet fever and respiratory and skin infections such as strep throat and impetigo. Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious.
, reassures us. “The current surge in cases actually still isn’t as high as the last outbreak in 2018, but the current levels are certainly higher than usual for this time of year, so experts are worried this may continue to rise. Currently, there is no evidence that a new strain group A strep is circulating. The increase is most likely related to high amounts of circulating bacteria and increased social mixing after relaxation of social distancing rules.
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