ANOTHER Bradford school has confirmed it has a case of Strep A.
IQRA Academy, on Drummond Road, has urged parents to be "extra vigilant" after a child in the primary school contracted the infection.
A statement from the school added: "Group A streptococcus bacteria usually cause a mild infection producing sore throats or scarlet fever that can be easily treated with antibiotics.
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"In very rare circumstances, these bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS).
"While iGAS is still uncommon, it is important that parents are on the lookout for symptoms of illnesses caused by group A streptococcus bacteria and seek medical advice so that their child can be treated appropriately and to help prevent the infection becoming serious."
It comes after St Paul's CE Primary School, in Wibsey, moved to reassure parents after cases of Strep A were confirmed there.
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