{"id":53019,"date":"2023-01-18T10:02:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T09:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/dettol-pro-solutions-shares-how-to-help-prevent-spread-of-strep-a-via-proper-cleaning-protocols-and-product-selection\/"},"modified":"2023-01-18T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T09:02:59","slug":"dettol-pro-solutions-shares-how-to-help-prevent-spread-of-strep-a-via-proper-cleaning-protocols-and-product-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/dettol-pro-solutions-shares-how-to-help-prevent-spread-of-strep-a-via-proper-cleaning-protocols-and-product-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Dettol Pro Solutions Shares How to Help Prevent Spread of Strep A Via Proper Cleaning Protocols and Product Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In light of the rising case numbers of Strep A in the UK, Dettol Pro Solutions – Dettol\u2019s business-to-business offering – is today offering advice in terms of simple steps businesses can take to help reduce the risks of Strep A infections such as scarlet fever.\n<\/p>\n

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\nGroup A Streptococcus (GAS), also known as Strep A, are a common type of bacteria found on the skin or in the throat which, under certain circumstances, can cause disease. GAS infections often present as a mild sore throat (‘strep throat’) and skin\/soft tissue infections such as impetigo and cellulitis1<\/sup>.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)<\/a> shows scarlet fever and other GAS infections remain high – there have been 37,060 notifications in England of scarlet fever this season (from 12 September to 8 January)2<\/sup>, and 1,539 of the more serious Invasive Group A Strep (iGAS) cases, although these remain rare. Notably, a total of 4,622 notifications of scarlet fever were reported from weeks 37 to 46 of the current season (2022\/23), with 851 notifications received in week 46. This indicates a 357% increase3 <\/sup>when compared with an average of 1,294 (range 258 to 2,008) for this same period (weeks 37 to 46) during the previous five years.\n<\/p>\n

\nDr Lisa Ackerley, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement (hygiene) at Reckitt<\/b>, commented: \u201cWe acknowledge the public\u2019s concern around the increased number of Strep A infections, which are currently higher than we see in a typical year; we continue to play our part to help families, businesses and organisations reduce the spread of this and other respiratory infections. As Group A Strep infections, including scarlet fever, continue to circulate at high levels, we must all contribute to implementing and sticking to effective hygiene behaviour to mitigate transmission.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nGAS bacteria are contagious and are typically spread to others through respiratory droplets and direct contact; those who are infected spread the bacteria by talking, coughing or sneezing, which creates infectious respiratory droplets4<\/sup>.\n<\/p>\n

\nTo prevent GAS infections, businesses should encourage staff and customers to:\n<\/p>\n