Group A Streptococcus
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Strep A cases are rising in Canada. What symptoms to watch forThe Public Health Agency of Canada says disease activity of invasive group A streptococcus was higher in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic years, particularly in children under 15.HealthJan 4, 2024
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Montreal public health says 2 children have died from strep A infectionsHealth authorities have reported four cases in the city as of Dec. 15 and the deaths of two children aged two years or younger.HealthDec 16, 2022
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Strep A ‘slightly more common’ in postpartum women: specialistSince Global News reported on a young mother’s death from hospital acquired Group A Streptococcus, other new moms have reached out to say they too have fallen ill from the bacterial infection.HealthMar 12, 2018
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9 dead in invasive group A strep outbreak in London, Ont.: Health officialsThe health unit has been investigating the outbreak since it was declared in April 2016 and says more than 132 cases have been reported to them.HealthNov 27, 2017
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