Increased Threat of Streptococcus a Infections, With Children at Particular Risk

AccuBioTech Co., Ltd. provides the Accu-Tell® Strep A Cassette (Throat Swab), a rapid test that to qualitatively detect the presence of Strep A antigens in throat swab specimens, providing results within 5 minutes. It can be used for early primary screening of Streptococcus A.

Recently, there has been worrying news in the health sector that the highly lethal Streptococcus A bacteria has begun to circulate on a small scale in Germany and Bolivia, posing a serious threat to children's health in particular, and this needs to be taken seriously by all sectors.

Streptococcus A is a highly pathogenic bacteria. Several child deaths have already occurred in parts of Germany and Bolivia. Group A Streptococcus is a gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in the skin and throat of humans and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or contact with infected wounds, and it can cause more than half a million deaths worldwide each year. Because children's immune systems are not fully developed, they are often more susceptible to developing serious illnesses when infected with Streptococcus A. From what is known so far, Streptococcus A may cause a variety of serious illnesses, such as necrotizing fasciitis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, etc. Its high lethality is a cause of concern for every family.

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical in the face of the threat of Strep A. AccuBioTech Co., Ltd. provides the Accu-Tell® Strep A Cassette (Throat Swab), a rapid test that to qualitatively detect the presence of Strep A antigens in throat swab specimens, providing results within 5 minutes. It can be used for early primary screening of Streptococcus A. This rapid test helps healthcare professionals to quickly recognize streptococcus A infections, so that treatment can be initiated in a timely manner and the risk of serious complications can be reduced.

With the small spread of Streptococcus A in Germany and Bolivia, countries around the globe need to be vigilant and strengthen surveillance and control efforts to prevent further spread of the outbreak. The public should pay close attention to the relevant information and actively take precautionary measures to protect their own health and safety and that of their families, especially children.