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
22, Dec 2022
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Guidance for General Practitioners and others on the management of common infections caused by Group A Streptococcus
02, Mar 2023
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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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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
08, Feb 2024
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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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