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Fortune
Erin Prater

The WHO just released a stark new warning about Strep A cases afflicting children around the world and warns countries to 'be vigilant'

A little girl in a hospital bed. (Credit: Portra—Getty Images)

Europe is seeing a concerning number of severe Strep A cases and deaths, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning other countries to be on the lookout for a similar pattern.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is also looking into a "possible increase" in such cases among children, according to the agency's website.

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