Group A Streptococcal Disease, Invasive (iGAS)
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) disease is caused by bacteria that spread person-to-person through direct contact with nose, throat or wound secretions or respiratory droplets. Some people carry the bacteria in the throat or on the skin with no symptoms or have mild illness. In rare cases, it becomes “invasive”, or iGAS, when bacteria enter the blood or deep tissue. This can result in severe life-threatening illness.
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PHO Rounds: Respiratory Season 2024-25, Part 1: Surveillance & Testing
This session describes the planned approach to testing across the provincial lab network for respiratory viruses for the upcoming season. This session is part one of a two-part PHO Rounds series on the 2024-25 respiratory season. Continue to check our Events page for upcoming event announcements.
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