Africa: Strep A Explainer - Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look for

[The Conversation Africa] A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus -- also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A -- has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why and how these infections are spreading, and what symptoms to be aware of.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine Sustainable Development Source Type: news