Full list of Strep A and scarlet fever symptoms as 7 children die in outbreak

SEVEN children have now died following an outbreak of Strep A, health authorities have said. Medics have urged parents to be on the lookout for signs of the illness following the deaths. 1 Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called group A streptococci Credit: Getty The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday that five children in England have died from the infection. One child has also died in Cardiff, Wales, with another fatality also having been reported over the weekend. In most cases it will cause mild illness, and can lead to conditions such as scarlet fever, which… Read Full Article