Two minors die in Madrid from streptococcus A

• France Two children and one adult die from strep A infections

• Streptococcus A The common bacterium behind the spike in cases and deaths in children in the UK

The

has detected, since October 19,

including two patients who died, and at this time, after the alert issued by the

is studying whether the frequency of these infections is higher than usual.

In a statement released this Wednesday, the Madrid

explains that the other 14 diagnosed cases, all of them aged between 1 and 12 years, are admitted with the corresponding antibiotic treatment and are evolving favorably.

Streptococcus A

It usually produces a wide variety of infections as common as pharyngitis or mild irritations that are treated with antibiotics, although it can lead to more serious ones such as pneumonia or scarlet fever.

As indicated by the

on December 2, the UK health authorities published a notification after detecting an increase in streptococcal A infections in minors.

The data recorded by the British health authorities has been encrypted since September, so that from that month to date there have been

the last one a 5-year-old girl this week, as well as

For its part, the

is reviewing the series of cases from the years prior to the coronavirus pandemic to determine whether or not there is a change in the pattern of severity.

The Ministry of Health, through its

has assured that "it is in contact with the autonomous communities and cities to gather information on the possible cases detected in recent weeks and to be able to carry out an analysis of the situation". Therefore, the health systems are "in a situation of active surveillance".

This pathology is spread by respiratory droplets, contact with the oral or nasal mucous membranes with infectious respiratory secretions or exudates from skin lesions.

The

completing the antibiotic treatment.

The Madrid Ministry of Health recommends following the doctor's treatment instructions and, in the presence of high fever and worsening respiratory symptoms and decay, go to a hospital emergency room.

In the event of an acute respiratory infection, it is necessary to reinforce respiratory hygiene, with the use of a mask and hand washing.

If the child cannot wear a mask due to her age, it is recommended that her parents or caregivers use it.

Health studies cases with all the CCAAs

The Ministry of Health has informed today that it is studying, together with the autonomous communities, possible cases of infections in children by streptococcus A, after the United Kingdom issued the aforementioned alert for the death of nine minors.

According to the department headed by

on December 2, the UK health authorities published a notification after detecting an increase in streptococcal A infections in minors.

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