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Medics have said that this specific infection is both common and treatable.
“In fact, the majority of children will recover on their own without the need for antibiotics,”; experts at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) said.
They said: “During any winter period colds, flus and bugs are widespread. But with the recent increase in Strep A cases, it’s no wonder that parents are very worried.”;
Here we take a look at the signs of Strep A, colds, flu and Covid to help you understand your child’s symptoms.
If you are worried about the symptoms you should speak to your GP and in the event of an emergency, call 999 or visit your nearest A&E.
Strep A
There are four key signs of Group Strep A to watch out for, according to the NHS. These are:
A fever (meaning a high temperature above 38°C)
Severe muscle aches
Localised muscle tenderness
Redness at the site of a wound
The invasive version of the disease happens when the bacteria break through the body’s immune defences.
This can happen if you’re already feeling unwell or have an immune system that’s weakened.
Two of the most severe examples of invasive disease are necrotising fasciitis â a very rare but life-threatening infection also called ‘flesh-eating disease’ â and toxic shock syndrome.
Colds
In most cases, you can treat a cold without seeing a GP and the NHS says you should start to feel better within a couple of weeks.
The symptoms are usually the same in both adults and children, but experts say they could last a little bit longer in kids.
The NHS says they can come on gradually and will often include the following:
a blocked or runny nose
sore throat
headaches
muscle aches
coughs
sneezing
raised temperature
pressure in your ears and face
loss of taste and smell
Flu
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found that flu hospital and intensive care admissions have increased in the last week.
The highest positivity rate has been seen in those aged 15-44, with the under fives and those aged 75-84 being the highest group of hospital admissions.
Vaccine uptake in kids aged two and three is below the last two years, the figures show.
Parents have been urged to take up the offer of the flu nasal spray vaccine at school sessions or in community catch-up clinics.
It’s especially important, as the NHS says that viral infections such as the flu, put you at higher risk of Strep A infections.
When it comes to symptoms of flu, they may at first, seem like a common cold.
The NHS list the symptoms for flu as follows:
sudden high temperature
aching body
feeling tired or exhausted
a dry cough
sore throat
headache
difficulty sleeping
loss of appetite
diarrhoea or tummy pain
feeling or being sick
less active (specifically children)
pain in the ear (specifically children)
Covid
New data from the ZOE Health Study states that there are ten symptoms Brits are currently experiencing.
They are:
a sore throat
a runny nose
a blocked nose
sneezing
a cough without phlegm
a headache
a cough with phlegm
a hoarse voice
muscle aches and pains
an altered sense of smell.
These reflect the ailments of those logging their symptoms from the 30 days up to December 5, the experts said.