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What to know about invasive group A strep ABC NewsStrep throat Illinois: What parents need to watch for after 5 pediatric deaths related to Group A Streptococcus are reported WLS-TVAsk the Doc | Strep Throat | Good Day Central Illinois…

Strep throat Illinois: What parents need to watch for after 5 pediatric deaths related to Group A Streptococcus are reported WLS-TVIllinois' top doctor warns of strep throat in children after 5 pediatric deaths reported ABC 7…

Dangerous strep throat cases on the rise in the Peoria area. Here's what you need to know Peoria Journal StarSt. Louis infectious diseases pediatrician talks risks of contracting 'Group A strep' KSDK.comIllinois health officials send…

2 children die from strep throat in Illinois KSDK.comStrep throat cases rise WCIA News2 area children die from strep throat; health officials urge prompt attention to symptoms 25 News NowDangerous strep throat cases on the rise in the…

In Georgia, the state Department of Public Health tracks iGAS infections and on Friday a spokesperson said the agency is seeing an uptick in cases. However, DPH was unable to release the number of cases seen recently. According to DPH…

A vaccine that protects against Step A could be on the horizon after scientists made a breakthrough in understanding how the body fights off the bacteria.Strep A usually causes a mild infection, such as strep throat, impetigo and scarlet…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Thursday warning clinicians and public health authorities about a recent rise in invasive strep A infections in children. The CDC was notified of a…

Comment on this storyCommentThe seven kids with oddball symptoms arrived at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital in Missouri in quick succession this past month. One complained of an eye that was “stuck.” Another had a lump behind one…

CNN  —  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s investigating an apparent increase in invasive group A strep infections, but the rise may indicate a…

Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' BBCWhat is Strep A, the common bacterium that has killed 6 children in the UK? CNNStrep A: Parents of four-year-old girl 'praying' she comes back…