Sixth child dies of Strep A infection as scarlet fever cases surge

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die Parents are being urged to be aware of the symptoms

Strep A and scarlet fever cases four times higher than UK average

Symptoms of scarlet fever include: Sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel

U.K. officials issue warning after 6 children die of Strep A infections

Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.

Health experts investigate Strep A cases after six children die

Scotland has seen eight cases of Group A Streptococcus in children under 10 as further deaths from the bacteria are confirmed south of the border.

Strep A probed by health experts after deaths of six children

There have now been six Strep A deaths in the UK since September.

Warning as Strep A cases being investigated by health experts after deaths of six young children

Parents have been warned to be on the lookout for symptoms of the infection after a rise in cases