3-year-old dies of bacterial sore throat that got worse

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A 3-year-old child, from the south coast of Landes, died Monday, November 28, 2022 after contracting an invasive infection with streptococcus A, the bacterium responsible for angina.

It’s a terrible drama that took place in the South West recently. This Monday, November 28, a 3-year-old child, from the south coast of the Landes and not suffering, a priori, from any other pathology, died of an invasive infection with strep A, the bacteria responsible for angina. A few hours earlier, as his condition worsened, the child had been taken care of by the Bordeaux University Hospital.

The very young boy’s brother and another baby are currently in hospital after also being affected by the same bacteria. This alarming situation is now pushing the regional health agency of Nouvelle-Aquitaine to send a message of prevention, to parents but also to doctors in the area.

“If there are symptoms related to angina, you should seek medical attention promptly.”

In 99% of cases, angina does not present serious circumstances, but the risk is not zero. In rare cases, the disease can degenerate and can affect vital functions. Which was the case for the 3-year-old boy. That is why, “We warn all families in the area and remind them that if there are symptoms related to angina, they must consult a doctor quickly. All the doctors in the Macs sector are also seized, and we ask them to monitor any cases that there may be”, describes Didier Couteaud, the representative of the ARS in the Landes. Symptoms of angina are, most of the time, sore throat, accompanied by fever.A cough, a cold or digestive disorders may also be present.

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