*STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A (GAS) – Invasive
*Streptococcus pyogenes

Practice / Additional Precautions:
DROPLET and CONTACT
Mode of Transmission:
Droplet
Direct and indirect contact
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Wound drainage
Skin exudates
Duration of Additional Precautions:
24 hours after starting effective antibiotic treatment
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever, rash, severe pain and swelling, skin exudates
Comments:
  • Notify infection control
*Reportable Disease