Guidance (GAS) -
The Research and Guideline Development Unit (RGDU) have published new Guidelines for the Public Health Management of Contacts of Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) Infection in Ireland as of 8 February 2024.
Management of invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) for Emergency Medicine physicians
File Size: (118kb)
Publication Date: 22 December 2022
Guidance for General Practitioners and others on the management of common infections caused by Group A Streptococcus
File Size: (185kB)
Publication Date: 02 March 2023
Choice of agent for treatment of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) or chemoprophylaxis for a contact of invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS)
Management of Group A Streptococcal infection (GAS) in the obstetric and paediatric setting
Management of invasive and non-invasive Group A Streptococcal infection for mothers and neonates within 28 days of delivery
File Size: (149 kb)
Publication Date: 18 May 2023
Algorithms
Algorithm 1: Management of contacts of a case of iGAS in a household setting
File Size: (97.3 kb)
Publication Date: 08 February 2024
Algorithm 2: Management of iGAS case linked to a creche, school or other childcare setting
File Size: (67 kb)
Publication Date: 19 May 2023
Algorithm 3: Identification of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in an acute hospital or maternity setting
File Size: (150 kb)
Publication Date: 28 April 2023
Algorithm 4: Management of a single case of iGAS in an acute hospital or maternity setting
File Size: (136 kb)
Publication Date: 19th June 2023
Algorithm 5: Management of a single case of iGAS infection in a Residential Care Facility
File Size: (98 kb)
Publication Date: 08 February 2024
Algorithm 6: Identification and Management of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in a Residential Care Facility
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