Scarlet Fever & Group A Strep Awareness

About Course

Group A streptococcus (Strep A) usually causes mild illnesses such as sore throats, impetigo and scarlet fever, but rarely it causes serious invasive infection. This course explains how to recognise scarlet fever on all skin tones, when children and staff should stay away, how to reduce spread, and the warning signs of invasive group A strep (iGAS).

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training based on published NHS and UK Health Security Agency information. It is not medical advice and does not replace your organisation’s infection control policies or the training required for your role, and it is not an accredited qualification. In an emergency, call 999.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Explain what group A strep is and the illnesses it causes
  • Recognise scarlet fever, including on brown and black skin
  • Apply the 24-hour exclusion advice after antibiotics
  • Recognise warning signs of invasive group A strep and act quickly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Group A strep and the illnesses it causes
  • Recognising scarlet fever
  • Treatment, staying away and preventing spread
  • Warning signs of invasive group A strep

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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