Strep a

Health Ministry urges doctors to raise awareness of bacteria, which normally causes sore throat and other flu-like symptoms, but can be serious.

If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. Sign in to stop seeing this](//crm.timesofisrael.com/sign-in) The strep A bacteria spreads through sneezes, coughs and skin contact. Levine said that parents should seek medical advice if their child is unresponsive, has a high fever, or exhibits unusual behavior. Australia reported two child deaths from the bacteria on Friday. Its announcement was based on reports from at least five countries: the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.