A Calgary mother is facing criminal charges in connection with the death of her seven-year-old son.

Police allege the boy, who lived in a suite with his mother, was suffering from a treatable illness, but that he was not given proper medical attention, despite his deteriorating condition.

The officers claim the boy was given holistic remedies and was bedridden for up to 10 days prior to his death.

An autopsy revealed he died as a result of a strep infection, which can be treated with medication, such as penicillin.

Police had been called to the home on the 900 block of 17 Avenue S.W. in the early hours of March 2 following reports of a young boy suffering from a seizure. The child was later pronounced dead in hospital.

After consulting medical experts and the Crown prosecutor’s office, police arrested a 44-year-old woman on Friday. She faces charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life.

Police have not released the woman’s name.