Strep A: How to spot it and what to do next

Published: Dec. 19, 2022, 9 a.m.

Strep A is most commonly a mild infection, but at its worst it\u2019s deadly, claiming the lives of more than a dozen children this winter.

So what exactly is it? What are the symptoms to look out for? And are concerns raised over the UK\u2019s supply of antibiotics justified?

Health Editor Emily Morgan tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know\u2026