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Health authorities on watch for serious bacterial infections in children as cases surge overseas

Queensland doctors are on alert for cases of invasive group A streptococcus disease (iGAS) after several countries reported a recent spike.

Paediatric infectious disease specialist at the Queensland Children's Hospital Adam Irwin said group A streptococcus is an "extremely common" bacteria that causes a range of conditions which often affect children.

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