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Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infection and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)

Topic

Infectious Disease and Infection Control Forum: Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infection and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)

Course Type

Hybrid mode (Physical & Webinar)

Content

To provide an update on the situation of Invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Infection and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), clinical management and preventive measures.

Date

21 August 2024

Venue

Lecture Theatre, G/F, Centre for Health Protection, 147C Argyle Street, Kowloon

Organizer

Infectious Disease Control Training Centre, Hospital Authority / Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection

Target Group

Healthcare professionals in Hospital Authority, Department of Health and private settings

Speakers

Time	Topic	Speaker	Video
3:45 – 4:00 pm	Registration
4:00 – 4:05 pm	Welcome Remark	Dr. CHEN Hong Consultant i/c, IDCTC, HA / Head, Infection Control Branch, CHP
4:05 – 4:30 pm	Surveillance Aspects of the Disease	Dr Dawin LO Senior Medical and Health Officer, Communicable Disease Branch, CHP
4:30 – 5:00 pm	Diagnosis and Management of Invasive Group A Strep Infection	Dr Daphne LAU Associate Consultant (Medicine & Geriatrics), PMH
5:00 – 5:15 pm	How to Prevent the Infection	Dr Leo LUI Associate Consultant, Infection Control Branch, CHP
5:15 – 5:30 pm	Q & A

Disclaimer

Published at 2024-08-30

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