Strep A
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Nova Scotia child dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks outThe six-year-old boy died within 48 hours after developing symptoms of invasive group A streptococcal, his father says.CanadaMar 18
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New Brunswick woman wants to get a strep A test. It’s proving to be difficultA New Brunswick woman says she has been unable to get testing for Group A streptococcus despite her numerous calls to pharmacies and after hour clinics.HealthFeb 2
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‘His body hurt so bad’: Father dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks outA family in N.B. is urging people to get tested for Group A strep, after their father and husband was one of those who died suddenly from the bacterial infection.HealthJan 30
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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
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What is strep A? Everything to know as U.K. reports multiple deathsAs the United Kingdom grapples with deaths of children caused by strep A, the situation in Canada seems much more in control, according to health experts.HealthDec 7, 2022
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4 seniors dead after Strep A outbreak at Montreal care homesHealth authorities say Strep A usually causes mild illness, but in rare cases can lead to lung infection, toxic shock syndrome and other diseases.CanadaAug 31, 2022
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New strain of bacteria might be behind U.K. scarlet fever resurgence: studyScarlet fever cases recently spiked in the U.K. and scientists are trying to figure out why.HealthSep 17, 2019
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‘A nightmare over and over again’: A year after losing his wife, Ontario father seeks justiceLast year, Ahmad Saleem lost his wife after she contracted a hospital-acquired group A strep bacterial infection. Today, he demands answers.LifestyleMar 11, 2019
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Teen softball player dies from strep throat"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Robin's family, friends and teammates during this unimaginable time."HealthMar 28, 2018
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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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