Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Streptococcal Disease (Group A)

Pathogen

Group A Streptococcus

Skin, Wound or Burn Infection, Including Necrotizing Fasciitis

Type of Precaution: Droplet + Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective treatment.

Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome

Type of Precaution: Droplet + Contact

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective treatment.

Pneumonia

Type of Precaution: Droplet

Single Room: Yes

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective treatment.

Endometritis (Puerperal Sepsis)

Type of Precaution: RP

Single Room: No

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective treatment.

Pharyngitis/Scarlet Fever - Adult

Type of Precaution: RP

Single Room: No

Duration of Precautions:

  • Continue precautions until 24 hours of effective treatment.