'Strep-A' warning! Watch out for these symptoms
WHAT IS Strep-A?
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (commonly known as Beta microbes) are bacteria that can live on the throat, nose and skin. Most group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections are relatively mild infections in the form of sore throat or skin infections. Scarlet fever, fever, sore throat and rash is a disease caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Currently, there is no vaccine available to prevent this bacterial infection.
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci can rarely cause serious and life-threatening infections. Serious, life-threatening Group A beta hemolytic infections occur when bacteria enter the blood, muscle, or lung tissue. Previous viral infections increase susceptibility to serious life-threatening streptococcal infections. As of 2022, a significant increase in the number of serious life-threatening cases has been reported, especially in some countries. Especially since September, there have been case reports from England, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries. Worldwide, there are increased case reports from Australia and New Zealand. Fatal cases have also been reported, particularly from England and the Netherlands.
HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
A person can get the disease by direct exposure to droplets spread by coughing and sneezing of sick people, or by touching the surfaces where the microbe spreads, mouth, nose or eye contact without washing their hands. It is also transmitted by direct contact with infected wounds on the skin. Persons who are sick are no longer contagious after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
sudden onset of fever,
Sudden onset sore throat
Enlargement and pain in neck lymph nodes,
headache, fatigue,
In some cases, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting,
Widespread rash and redness may also be seen on the body.
*People with runny nose, cough, cold symptoms are much less likely to have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF THROAT INFECTION?
Initiating the treatment of group A beta hemolytic streptococcal infections early, before the infection progresses, is very important in preventing the development of serious life-threatening A geubu beta hemolytic streptococcal infection. With antibiotic treatment (oral syrup/pill or intramuscular injection) recommended by the physician, full recovery is achieved and possible bad results are prevented. The important thing is that you apply the treatment correctly in the way and time recommended by your doctor.
People with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal throat infections should not go to work, school or day care until the 24th hour of antibiotic therapy is completed.
WHICH SITUATIONS ARE EMERGENCIES?
To prevent or control the development of serious life-threatening group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections;
Consult your family doctor or hospital in the following cases:
your child;
If there is a sudden onset of fever and sore throat, but there are no complaints such as sneezing, cough and runny nose (these suggest a viral infection),
If you cannot reduce your fever despite giving painkillers and antipyretics and it is getting worse,
Not feeding or drinking much less than usual
If redness and rashes spread throughout the body,
If your baby is less than 3 months old and has a fever of 38C and above, or is over 3 months old and has a fever of 390C or higher.
In the presence of any of the following situations, call the 112 emergency line or apply to the Emergency Service.
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