Strep A: 15 children have died across the UK from infection new figures show

Fifteen children under the age of 15 have now died in the UK from Strep A, new figures show.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have revealed that 15 children under 15-years have died, with 13 in England and one in Belfast, and another in Wales. No children have passed away in Scotland due to Step A.

Strep bacteria can cause a range of different infections that range from minor illnesses to deadly diseases. As the Daily Record reports, the vast majority of infections are relatively mild, but sometimes it can cause an illness called invasive Group A Streptococcal disease.