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Health authorities warn of a jump in invasive strep A infections among children

Victorian health authorities and experts are warning of a jump in invasive group A streptococcal infections among children.

While the common infectious bacterial disease mostly triggers mild symptoms like a sore throat, in some people it can cause life-threatening sepsis.

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