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Devastated parents warned of deadly bacterial infection 24 hours after it killed eight-day-old daughter

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parents of a tragic tot believe they could be still holding their little girl if they were warned of her deadly bacterial infection much sooner.

Elsie Williams was born in good health on June 9, but her condition deteriorated rapidly before her sudden passing eight days later, reports the Mirror.

Her parents were told she had contracted Group B Strep, which results in the deaths of more than 50 babies in the UK every year.

But the diagnosis of the infection came 24 hours after mum Sally and dad Daniel said goodbye to Elsie.A letter confirming that Elsie had contracted GBS contained potentially life-saving information about the infection.The couple are now looking to raise awareness of the condition after their tragic loss.

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