In the winter months, the transmission rate of bacteria and viruses increases much more with closed areas that are not ventilated. Strep A bacteria has killed many children. Being aware of Strep A, which causes a child to be taken to intensive care in Turkey, is of great importance for health. Experts state that the symptoms of Strep A bacteria should be known to everyone. Strep A can cause a variety of infections, including scarlet fever. A warning has also been issued about the symptoms of scarlet fever, which is increasing in the UK.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF STREP A BACTERIA?
- Throat ache
- Fire
- Having scarlet-like rashes on the skin
- White inflamed appearance in the throat
- enlargement of lymph nodes
- Red dots on the palate
- Weakness, fatigue
- Muscle pains
- Headache
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE?
It should be treated within 9 days of the onset of the symptoms of the disease. Antibiotics are not required in any other type of throat infections, but the aim of treatment in Beta is to prevent complications such as heart rheumatism and kidney inflammation. In treatments (in the absence of allergy), a single dose of penicillin can be injected, and oral antibiotics should be used for 10 days, up to 20 doses.
IS STREP A BACTERIA CONTAGIOUS?
Streptococcus group A can be transmitted. For this reason, in order to prevent transmission, situations such as hugging, shaking hands, using a common towel, and using a common spoon with sick people should be avoided. Personal hygiene measures should be taken very seriously. Infectiousness ends 24-48 hours after antibiotic treatment is started. People who do not receive treatment can transmit the infection for up to 2-3 weeks.
WHAT IS CRISPY DISEASE?
Scarlet fever is caused by the same type of bacteria that normally causes sore throats and is contagious. In the process of scarlet fever, the bacteria that irritate the throat secrete a kind of toxin that causes a rash on the skin and tongue. In scarlet fever, the infection spreads from person to person thanks to bacteria carried through droplets expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. There is no known vaccine for this disease, which especially affects children aged 5-15 years.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CROWN DISEASE?
When it comes to scarlet fever, experts say your child will most likely start out with cold-like symptoms.
- High temperature
- Throat ache
- swollen neck glands
- Rash 12-48 hours after the first symptoms. This usually starts in the stomach and then spreads.
- white coating on tongue
- red cheeks