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.

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Management of Group A Streptococcal infection (GAS) in the obstetric and paediatric setting

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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.

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Algorithms

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[file id=4677 name=Algorithm 4: Management of a single case of iGAS in an acute hospital or maternity setting]

[file id=4678 name=Algorithm 5: Management of a single case of iGAS infection in a Residential Care Facility]

[file id=4679 name=Algorithm 6: Identification and Management of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in a Residential Care Facility]