SAFAKNA TURKEY – The Ministry issued a new announcement to inform the public in order to eliminate question marks in the public about the disease.
The information released by the Directorate General of Public Health has given all the details about beta disease, how it is transmitted, its symptoms, treatment and emergency situations.
Accordingly, “group A beta-hemolytic streptococci”, known in the community as “beta”, bacteria living in the throat, nose and skin, infection, scarlet fever, fever, throat infection caused by bacteria, which are most often observed in the form of throat inflammation or skin infection, partially mild. It presents with pain and rash. There is currently no vaccine to prevent this bacterial infection.
Streptococcus A can rarely cause serious and life-threatening infections. This happens when bacteria enter the blood, muscles, or lung tissue.
Previous viral infections increase susceptibility to serious, life-threatening streptococcal infections.
At the briefing, it was stated that by 2022, a significant increase in the number of life-threatening cases of streptococcus A in some countries has been reported in some countries, and cases have been reported in England, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany and other countries in Europe. especially since September. There has also been an increase in case reports. Deaths have also been reported, especially in England and the Netherlands. Several cases have been reported in our country.” statement has been included.
According to information, Streptococcus A can be transmitted by direct exposure to droplets spread by coughs and sneezes of sick people, or by contact with the mouth, nose or eyes without washing hands after touching surfaces that spread the germ.
In addition, there is the possibility of transmission of the disease through direct contact with infected skin wounds.
Infected people become contagious after 24 hours of antibiotic therapy.
The main symptoms of the disease include a sudden increase in body temperature, sudden onset of sore throat, enlargement and soreness of the cervical lymph nodes, headache, weakness. In some cases, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, a widespread rash over the body, and redness can also be observed.
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus has been found to be significantly less likely to occur in people with a runny nose, cough, and cold symptoms.
Early treatment of streptococcus A, before the infection progresses, is of great importance to prevent the risk of developing a severe picture of the disease.
When the disease is diagnosed, complete recovery is achieved with antibiotic treatment recommended by the doctor, which prevents possible poor results. For this reason, it is recommended to use antibiotics in the manner and at the time recommended by the doctor.
People with group A beta-hemolytic strep throat should not go to work, school, or daycare until the 24-hour course of antibiotics is completed.
It is important for families to be aware of certain symptoms in order to prevent and control the development of a streptococcus A infection.
Accordingly, if the child has a sudden onset of fever and sore throat, but there are no complaints such as sneezing, coughing and runny nose, indicative of a viral infection, if the fever does not decrease and worsens despite painkillers and antipyretics, if he eats less than usual, does not drink, redness and rash appear on the body, it is necessary to consult a general practitioner and go to the hospital.
In addition, it is recommended to take babies up to 3 months old with a temperature of 38 degrees and above and children older than 3 months with a temperature of 39 degrees and above to the doctor.
If children have wheezing, difficulty breathing with symptoms such as the abdomen falling under the ribs when breathing, pauses in breathing, a widespread rash on the body that spreads quickly, bruising on the skin, tongue or lips, pale skin or feeling cold-sputum, convulsions such as convulsions, fainting. In cases such as inability to wake up, you should immediately call the 112 emergency call center or call the nearest emergency number.
The best way to prevent strep A infection is to wash your hands often with soap and water. In addition, not sharing personal items such as plates, glasses, cutlery, linens, towels, and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing are some of the ways to prevent illness.
In addition, families are advised to check their children’s vaccination schedule and immunizations, and to contact their family doctor as soon as possible if they are out of vaccinations. Vaccines are also available for older children and adults with underlying medical conditions. Information about this can be obtained from family doctors.
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