We are sorry to share that another one of our Gesher friends has tested positive for strep throat. This child was last in school yesterday. Please note that this child did not present with a sore throat or any typical strep symptoms and just finished antibiotics this past Monday for a previous case of strep.
Of late, as you all know, there have been an unusually high number of cases of strep throat in this class. Additionally, this is the third consecutive case of strep for this particular child. We are supporting the doctor's recommendation that each member of the Gesher community be tested for strep, as there may be an asymptomatic case going around that is spreading the virus unknowingly. It would be so unfortunate to have a child miss the last day of school's festivities, and one is able to return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. To that end, please have them tested asap.
As a reminder, common symptoms of strep throat include the following but may or may not be present:
Throat pain that usually comes on quickly Painful swallowing Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate) Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck Fever Headache Rash Nausea Not all sore throats are strep, and not all strep includes a sore throat. The only certain way to diagnose strep is through a throat culture. The incubation period is 1-5 days. Please let us know if any other cases develop. Wishing our Gesher friend a refuah shlema.
