A four year old child's death was caused by Strep A infection, health chiefs confirmed last night.
HSE had launched an investigation into the tragic case in the east of the country in recent days, but revealed yesterday that it had been due to a rare form of the disease. Local Public Health is supporting the family and the school attended by the child.
Dr Ãamonn OâMoore, Director of HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre said: âThe news of a child death with Strep A will be worrying for parents, but itâs important to know that most children who get ill from a Group A Strep infections will have a mild illness which can be treated with antibiotics.
