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Guidance (GAS)

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

12, Feb 2026
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Choice of agent for treatment of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) or chemoprophylaxis for a contact of invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS)

This document is Table 4 from the Guidelines for the Public Health Management of Contacts of Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) Infection in Ireland. 
08, Feb 2024
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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

18, May 2023
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance for Non-Healthcare Congregate Settings (including Homelessness and Addiction Service Settings)

The purpose of this guidance is to provide advice on the reduction of the spread of common infections (including coughs, colds, flu, sore throats, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin infections) among residents and staff in non healthcare congregate and communal settings.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance for Non-Healthcare Congregate Settings (Including Homelessness and Addiction Service Settings)

08, Dec 2025
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Algorithms

Algorithm 1: Management of contacts of a case of iGAS in a household setting

08, Feb 2024
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Algorithm 2: Management of iGAS case linked to a creche, school or other childcare setting

19, May 2023
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Algorithm 3: Identification of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in an acute hospital or maternity setting

28, Apr 2023
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Algorithm 4: Management of a single case of iGAS in an acute hospital or maternity setting

19, Jun 2023
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Algorithm 5: Management of a single case of iGAS infection in a Residential Care Facility

22, Nov 2023
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Algorithm 6: Identification and Management of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in a Residential Care Facility

08, Feb 2024
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