Antibiotic and diagnostic quick reference tools
| Site: | Royal College of General Practitioners - Online Learning Environment |
| Course: | TARGET antibiotics toolkit hub |
| Book: | Antibiotic and diagnostic quick reference tools |
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| Date: | Saturday, 4 May 2024, 9:42 AM |
Description
A series of quick reference tools for diagnosis of infectious disease.
Version 1.1, June 2023.
Laboratory diagnosis and treatment tools
A series of quick reference tools for diagnosis of infectious disease including knowing when to use the microbiology laboratory and how to understand results. Quick reference tools are available.
Fungal Skin and Nails
Guidance for primary care on taking samples for diagnosing and treating fungal skin and nail infections; for consultation and adaptation.
This guidance explains:
- when and how to take dermatological samples for fungi
- how to interpret the laboratory report
- how to treat fungal skin and nail infections
- Fungal Skin and Nail diagnostic summary table
Helicobacter Pylori
Quick reference guide for primary care on how to test for and treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in dyspepsia. These documents aim to provide a simple, effective, economical and empirical approach for testing and treatment of Helicobacter pylori and to minimise the emergence of antibiotic resistance in the community.
Urinary Tract Infections
A series of quick reference tools to inform diagnosis and management of UTIs and understanding of results using:
- Symptoms and signs,
- Point of Care tests,
- The microbiology lab for culture and susceptibility
Resources include: