After the deaths of nine children, Britain is sounding the alarm against strep. German authorities are also alarmed. Experts believe that many children’s immune systems have been affected by coronavirus contact restrictions. Is there a risk that the killer bacteria will also spread in Germany?

After a series of deaths of children in Britain from streptococcal infections, the British health authority UKHSA has urged parents and doctors to be vigilant. The authority said rapid notification of cases, as well as laboratory testing and quarantine when the diagnosis is unclear, are essential means to limit the spread of scarlet fever.

Fear of killer bacteria! Authorities urge people to be alert for scarlet fever

According to the UKHSA, there have been a higher than average number of cases of scarlet fever and other diseases caused by Streptococcus A in England this year. Children are particularly affected. Scarlet fever is considered a childhood disease and, according to the Robert Koch Institute, is one of the most common bacterial infectious diseases in children.

Bacteria horror! Nine children dead from streptococcal infections

Of current concern in Britain is that five children under the age of ten in England and one in Wales have died since September following strep A infections. In reality, bacterial infections can be treated well with antibiotics. But in rare cases they cause serious complications. He “Sun” It currently reports that nine children have already died from strep. The latest case is said to be that of a five-year-old girl from Belfast.

Scarlet fever warning! How dangerous are strep infections?

“Given the potential for serious illness in children, it remains important that cases of scarlet fever are treated promptly with antibiotics to prevent further spread and avoid the risk of potential complications for those affected and their contacts,” a statement from the UKHSA states. (UKHealth). Security Agency) on Friday.

Coronavirus contact restrictions make children more susceptible to strep infections

It is still unclear what caused the increase this year. However, experts believe many children may be less immune than in previous years due to contact restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. More recently, the winter of 2017/18 saw an increase in the number of serious illnesses caused by streptococcus A. At that time, four children in England died from complications in the same period.

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