Severe illness from lower respiratory tract Group A infections have increased in children over the past weeks. <br /><br />The infection shares many of the same symptoms as the cold, coughs and sore throats. So it's important to know what to look out for.<br /><br />The bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases. <br /><br />Strep A, Group A Streptococcus, infections usually cause mild illness such as sore throat. But it can also lead to scarlet fever and pneumonia.<br />
