This severe form of sore throat in children has been in the news of the last six months. What was a common sore throat in the past has now become a more virulent bacteria, causing huge problems with children. Some of these infection can spread the blood to cause group to coal sepsis and can be life-threatening.

What is group A Streptococcus sore throat?

How do children get it?

How can you diagnose it?

What treatment can you give at home?

When do you need to go to a doctor?