Strep throat in Canada: What to know about the record spike

Strep throat in Canada: What to know about the record spike

A record spike in strep infections across Canada is putting a strain on hospitals and causing concern among parents of young children. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines…

Doctor shares symptoms to watch out for in potentially 'life-threatening' strain of strep throat

Doctor shares symptoms to watch out for in potentially ‘life-threatening’ strain of strep throat

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng breaks down symptoms to watch out for with this contagious and potentially life-threatening strain of strep throat. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: For…

Invasive cases of Group A strep soar to record levels

Invasive cases of Group A strep soar to record levels

Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it. Respiralogist Dr. Samir Gupta says strep bacteria can cause a wide variety of symptoms,…