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'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'

BBC News Health · 12 October 2026 at 17:15

'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'

At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus

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'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'

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