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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Algorithms

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[file id=4675 name=Algorithm 2: Management of iGAS case linked to a creche, school or other childcare setting]

[file id=4676 name=Algorithm 3: Identification of suspected or confirmed iGAS outbreak in an acute hospital or maternity setting]

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

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