Nova Scotia child dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks out
across the country.“Invasive group A streptococcal disease is a rare disease but every year there are cases in Nova Scotia,” the statement said.“Most cases are single ‘sporadic’ cases. Group A strep can cause common infections such as strep throat and skin infections.
Rarely the infection is severe, and can result in blood infections, pneumonia requiring intensive care, or it can cause necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating disease).”There were five deaths in Nova Scotia last year — all over the age of 55. Illness rates are highest among children under 5 and adults 65 and up.Randy credits the “amazing” support of the community for helping his family get through this difficult time, and he says he just wants to keep other families safe from the potentially devastating consequences of the disease.
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