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Gram positive cocci in chains, beta-hemolytic
Reservoir is human skin and oropharynx/mucous membranes.
Person-to-person transmission.
Occasionally foodborne.
Most common manifestations are:
Other invasive infections:
Causative agent of scarlet fever.
Nonsuppurative complications include post streptococcal glomerulonephritis and acute rheumatic fever.
Contact and droplet precautions for invasive disease for the first 24hrs of antimicrobial therapy
Post-exposure prophylaxis may be indicated.
Pathogens
