The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has indicated that serious cases of Strep A continue to rise across the UK.
Current levels of invasive group A strep (iGAS) infections in children have slowed on a weekly basis, however, there has still been a slight increase in recent weeks, according to the government. The UKHSA said infection from Strep A remains rare and is mainly affecting children.
However, there has been an increase in older adult age groups with the majority affecting those over the age of 45 and those over 65 in particular. Meanwhile, scarlet fever infections, which is caused by the bacteria, remain high but are now in line with levels seen at the previous high season in 2017 to 2018.
