Scarlet fever: This is how many cases of the highly contagious infection caused by the Strep A bacteria have been reported in Lancashire
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There have been 17 new cases of scarlet fever reported in Lancashire in the last week, compared to 25 cases reported the week before.
Severe illness from lower respiratory tract Group A infections have increased in children over the past weeks.
The infection shares many of the same symptoms as the cold, coughs and sore throats. So it's important to know what to look out for.
The bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.
Strep A, Group A Streptococcus, infections usually cause mild illness such as sore throat. But it can also lead to scarlet fever and pneumonia.
Severe illness from lower respiratory tract Group A infections have increased in children over the past weeks.
The infection shares many of the same symptoms as the cold, coughs and sore throats. So it's important to know what to look out for.
The bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.
Strep A, Group A Streptococcus, infections usually cause mild illness such as sore throat. But it can also lead to scarlet fever and pneumonia.
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