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  • Invasive group A streptococcal infections: management of household contacts
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Invasive_group_A_streptococcal_infections__management_of_household_contacts/
    osteomyelitis or septic arthritis meningitis Cellulitis, scarlet fever and pharyngitis are not considered … and the early signs and symptoms of iGAS that require prompt medical evaluation. These include: fever severe …
  • Sore throat
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sore_throat/
    cervical lymphadenopathy Hepatosplenomegaly (EBV, CMV) Features of scarlet fever (GAS toxin response … for most patients Children identified to be at high-risk for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) should be treated … of age GAS can cause non-suppurative complications (acute rheumatic fever, post-streptococcal …
  • Kawasaki disease
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Kawasaki_disease/
    fever Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections Pharyngitis, scarlet fever, acute rheumatic fever …/PIMS-TS (post infectious systemic hyperinflammatory syndrome) Prolonged fever Key points Criteria … with 4 or more days of fever Timely diagnosis and treatment with IVIg under the guidance of a senior …