All Infection articles
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NICE guidelineNICE fever in under 5s guideline
A summary of the 2019 updated NICE guideline on fever in under 5s with a ‘traffic light’ approach to assessing risk, and features of specific diseases
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NICE guideline
NICE/PHE pneumonia: antimicrobial prescribing guideline
This summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for patients with community-acquired pneumonia
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NICE guideline
NICE pneumonia guideline
This summary covers diagnosis and management of pneumonia in adults, including assessment and treatment
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NICE guideline
NICE/PHE cellulitis and erysipelas: antimicrobial prescribing
This summary covers an antimicrobial strategy for patients with cellulitis and erysipelas
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Independent professional body guideline
BASHH Mycoplasma genitalium guideline
This summary covers diagnosis, signs and symptoms, complications associated with mycoplasma genitalium, and management.
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NICE guideline
NICE antimicrobial prescribing guidance is available on managing common infections
NICE and PHE have developed a summary table on antimicrobial prescribing for managing common infections. Please refer to the Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines on the NICE website .
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NICE guideline
NICE COPD (acute exacerbation): antimicrobial prescribing
This concise summary covers what to be aware of when considering antimicrobials for an acute exacerbation of COPD to avoid unnecessary prescribing.
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NICE guideline
NICE cough (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
When should you prescribe antibiotics for a cough? This summary of the NICE guideline on acute cough also includes a useful treatment flowchart.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE scarlet fever guideline
A concise summary of the PHE guideline on the management of scarlet fever and its complications, and the recommended actions to effectively treat them
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE antivirals for influenza FAQ
10 questions that Public Health England is often asked regarding their advice on using antivirals for treatment and prophylaxis of seasonal influenza
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE seasonal influenza antiviral treatment and prophylaxis guideline
A summary covering the use of antivirals for the treatment of influenza. Includes useful summary algorithm of antiviral prescribing criteria
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza antiviral prophylaxis guideline
A summary covering the use of antiviral prophylaxis to prevent influenza infection
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on antimicrobial prescribing for sore throat
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the management of sore throat.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE UTI guideline
A brief guide to the diagnosis and management of UTIs in primary care, which includes clear algorithms for the assessment of urinary symptoms.
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NICE guideline
NICE pyelonephritis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing
This summary provides a treatment algorithm for the appropriate prescribing of antimicrobials for acute pyelonephritis.
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NICE guideline
NICE urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing
Access this summary to find out when you should offer antibiotics for UTI. Summary includes a concise treatment pathway for the management of UTI.
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NICE guideline
NICE recurrent urinary tract infections: antimicrobial prescribing
Summary covers an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in children, young people, and adults.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: UTI in children and young people
This 2017 updated summary covers diagnosis and follow-up. Includes updated advice on urine testing strategies in children under 3 years
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE whooping cough guideline
Summary of PHE guidance on the management of whooping cough covers testing and includes an algorithm on the management of patients with the condition.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: flu vaccination increasing uptake
A concise summary of the NICE and PHE guidance on increasing uptake of the free flu vaccination among eligible people.
