ARCHIVED - 2.0 Objectives
These guidelines have been prepared to assist in the public health investigation and management of invasive GAS disease in Canada. They address the following:
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surveillance and reporting
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public health response to cases
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chemoprophylaxis of close contacts
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investigation and control of invasive GAS disease in long-term care facilities (LTCF) and child care centres
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laboratory issues for S. pyogenes (Annex 2)
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infection control issues for invasive GAS infection (Annex 3).
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