Expert explains how Strep A can affect children, adults | USA TODAY

Several children in the United Kingdom have died after being infected with Strep A. Here's what you need to know about the virus.

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As colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all sore throats are made equal — some are caused by viruses while others are caused by bacteria. Such is the case with strep throat, a dreaded illness which, while medically mild, can be painful.

While the United Kingdom has reported the deaths of six children due to strep A, U.S. health officials on Tuesday said there hasn't been a "notable increase" in streptococcal disease here.

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