🚨 Can strep A cause sepsis? Meet @kristinerussell, a Canadian mom whose joyful moment turned into a nightmare when her daughter, Ellie, turned blue in her arms shortly after birth, soon escalating into a life-and-death battle against invasive strep A and sepsis.
🚑 With strep A infections rising nationwide, a recent tragedy, where a couple succumbed to sepsis within hours of each other due to strep A complications, has sent shockwaves. In this alarming climate, the insights shared by Kristine take on even greater significance!
🔍 Through Kristine's journey, we realize that sepsis doesn't discriminate. Dr. Fox-Robichaud highlights the urgency of recognizing sepsis signs—fever, muscle pains, confusion—and emphasizes the need for prompt medical attention. Awareness can be a lifesaver!
🦠 In Canada, Group A strep, especially invasive types, is a major cause of sepsis, a concerning trend according to Dr. Fox-Robichaud. She's witnessed an unprecedented surge in ICU patients with strep. Beyond strep A, infections like influenza and COVID-19 can lead to sepsis.
📖 Delve into Kristine and Ellie’s journey, unravelling their story of survival while discovering the warning signs of sepsis and empowering yourself with life-saving knowledge in this Yahoo article by @karlarenic. ca.style.yahoo.com/can-strep-a-ca…