The number of children dying from diseases caused by Strep A bacteria in Europe is increasing day by day. Finally, the virus, which is also seen in our country, brought up the question of whether a new pandemic is coming to the world after the corona virus. Strep A is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes. This bacterium is usually found in the respiratory tract and can cause various diseases, but the most common are respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis (tonsillitis) and sinusitis (sinusitis). Strep A can also be the cause of serious conditions like skin infections, kidney problems, and even sepsis.
Strep A bacteria can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact, air or objects. Infection is particularly common among children and young adults. Strep A infections usually respond well to antibiotic therapy. Untreated infections can lead to serious complications. As a preventive measure, it is important to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and social distance.
How Is Strep A Spread? What is the Way of Protection?
The recent increasing number of cases of strep A bacteria is a common condition worldwide. However, the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes was and still is a common cause of infection before. The increase in the number of infections caused by this bacterium is not defined as a pandemic like infections caused by viruses. Respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis and sinusitis are the most common. These infections may not usually show symptoms and are likely to be transmitted to other people, as they may be carried unknowingly.
Strep A can also be the cause of serious conditions like skin infections, kidney problems, and even sepsis. Therefore, it is important to prevent and treat Strep A infections. As a preventive measure, it is important to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and social distancing. In addition, when signs of infection appear, a doctor should be consulted and treated immediately. In addition, Strep A bacteria can also cause skin infections. In particular, skin infections such as impetigo and erysipelas can occur as a result of injury to the skin. These infections usually affect the upper layers of the skin and symptoms such as crusting, oozing or redness may occur.
Strep A bacteria can also cause serious infections such as pneumonia or subcutaneous inflammation. These infections are commonly known as invasive GAS (iGAS) and can have serious consequences, especially for the elderly, infants, pregnant women, or people with compromised immune systems. Most cases of throat infections get better on their own without treatment. But while skin infections may require antibiotics, they can sometimes cause very serious infections known as invasive GAS (iGAS). Therefore, it is important to prevent and treat Strep A infections.
