Topic: Group A Strep

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Inrush
Episode 1513 1:16:16 - 1:23:16

1513: Inrush

US Triple Threat Viruses and Invasive Group A Strep

The United States is facing a "perfect storm" of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, RSV, and the worst flu outbreak in a decade. Health officials are also tracking an uptick in invasive Group A strep infections among children. A shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin is reportedly complicating the medical response to these illnesses.