Key points
- CDC has tools to address investigating and controlling group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections and outbreaks in long-term care facilities (LTCF).
- LTCF staff should work with their local public health departments when investigating suspected GAS outbreaks.
- View or download the toolkit for detailed information and recommended antibiotic regimens.
About this toolkit
CDC developed these investigation tools to provide detailed approaches to investigating and controlling GAS infections and outbreaks in LTCFs.
The investigation tools are a guide for addressing typical scenarios. They do not encompass all LTCF GAS infection scenarios and response actions.
Who should use this toolkit
This toolkit is intended for use by personnel in
- State, tribal, local, and territorial public health departments
- LTCFs, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities
Collaboration is key
LTCF staff should work with their local public health departments when investigating suspected GAS outbreaks. Local public health departments can seek further assistance from their state, tribal, or territorial health departments. If needed, CDC is available for additional assistance.
What's included
Scenarios and potential antibiotic regimens
Investigation tools for three difference scenarios and potential antibiotic regimens are available online or as a downloadable file.
Download the print-ready version
Supplemental information
The online version of the toolkit includes additional information on risk and transmission factors to consider when investigating GAS outbreaks in LTCFs. The online version also includes a glossary and links to other resources. This supplemental information isn't included in the downloadable file.