What is strep A?

A red rash on the stomach and chest a child with White or paler skin.
A bumpy rash on the chest of a child with Black, Brown or darker skin.
A bumpy rash on the arm of a child with Black, Brown or darker skin.

The rash has raised bumps, which will feel rough to the touch, a bit like sandpaper. The tongue may have a white coating on it and appear swollen or covered in bumps, which is known as ‘strawberry tongue’.

A child with lighter skin shows their tongue with a white coating on it.
A child with darker skin shows their tongue with a red 'starberry tongue' rash on it.
A child with darker skin shows their tongue covered in bumps.

How is strep A treated?

Where can I get more help and support for strep A?