Strep throat requires treatment, as untreated strep throat can lead to other problems including invasive infections. (Cottonbro Studio/Pexels Images photo)
Strep throat requires treatment, as untreated strep throat can lead to other problems including invasive infections. (Cottonbro Studio/Pexels Images photo) Group A Streptococcus exclusively affects humans and can sometimes develop into invasive infections A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus - also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A - has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why and how these infections are spreading, and what symptoms to be aware of. Shortly after the number of COVID-19 infections diminished worldwide, a considerable increase in patients diagnosed with diseases caused by group A Streptococcus began in different parts of the world. Specifically in Canada, Public Health Ontario is currently reporting a large increase in invasive group A Streptococcus cases. A similar increase in cases has also been reported in multiple countries across Europe, mainly affecting children under 10 years old. Why did these bacteria suddenly become a global concern? .
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