Strep A infections are circulating. They usually (but not always) start as a severe sore throat or scarlet fever. It is common, treated with antibiotics, and serious complications are rare.
Scarlet fever – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/
Sore throat – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-throat/
Talk to a health professional if your child is getting worse after a bout of scarlet fever, a sore throat, or a respiratory infection.
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