Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.02.10.720 - STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGENES (GROUP A STREP) INFECTIONS01.Reporting Requirements. Each case of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep) infection that is invasive or results in rheumatic fever or necrotizing fasciitis must be reported to the Department or Health District within three (3) working days of identification.02.Investigation. Each reported case of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep) infection that is invasive or results in rheumatic fever or necrotizing fasciitis must be investigated to confirm the diagnosis, to determine if the infection is part of an outbreak, and to identify the source of the infection.03.Restrictions - Daycare Facility. An infected person must not attend or work in a daycare until twenty-four (24) hours has elapsed after treatment is initiated or until they are no longer infectious as determined by a physician, the Department, or Health District.04.Restrictions - Health Care Facility. An infected person must not work in a health care facility until twenty-four (24) hours has elapsed after treatment is initiated or until they are no longer infectious as determined by a physician, the Department, or Health District.05.Restrictions - School. An infected person must not attend or work in a private, parochial, charter, or public school until twenty-four (24) hours has elapsed after treatment is initiated or until the patient is no longer infectious as determined by a physician, the Department, or Health District.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.720