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Invasive strep A: what you need to know

Jan 24, 2024
20:02
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Explore the rise of invasive strep A infection in Canada, its devastating consequences like flesh-eating disease and death, and the potential factors behind the increase. Also, learn about the global trend of invasive strep A and the urgency for global attention. Discover the challenges in early identification and treatment, and the need for tracking and mitigating these infections.
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Quick takeaways

  • Invasive Group A strep can lead to severe complications like flesh-eating disease, meningitis, and death.
  • The rise in invasive Group A strep cases may be due to factors such as better identification, global travel, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Invasive Group A Strep: A Serious and Rapidly Progressive Infection

Invasive Group A Strep is a bacterial infection that can lead to severe complications and even death. While Streptococcus bacteria are common and often harmless, invasive Group A Strep occurs when the infection spreads to the bloodstream or soft tissue. This can result in devastating diseases like flesh-eating disease, toxic shock syndrome, sepsis, and organ failure. The infection progresses rapidly, and early symptoms can be subtle and nonspecific. The severity and speed of the infection make it challenging to treat effectively, and even surviving the infection can have long-term consequences.

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