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Rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus post exposure prophylaxis
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of tetanus prone wounds Cellulitis and other bacterial skin infections Key points Rabies … infects the nervous system resulting in encephalitis and brain stem dysfunction causing death Advising …. Appropriate first aid substantially reduces the infection risk If the wound is open: clean ± debride, do …
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Cough
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is an upper respiratory tract infection (usually viral in nature) Investigations and treatment are rarely … children is self-limiting Young children develop 6-12 respiratory tract infections per year, usually … infection or post-infectious cough. The likelihood of other causes depends on clinical findings, cough …
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Suprapubic aspirate
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feedback Suprapubic aspirate Suprapubic aspirate PIC Endorsed See also Urinary tract infection Febrile … with recurrent urinary tract infections with positive cultures but minimal cellular response Contraindications … where SPA may compromise any pelvic/abdominal organs Overlying skin infection Potential complications …
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Acquired torticollis
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spine assessment If the child has signs of fever, infection or abnormal neurology, appropriate imaging …/dislocation, spinal haematoma Atlantoaxial rotary subluxation/fixation Infection: head and neck, spine, CNS … arrangement History of trauma Infective symptoms: fever (see Febrile child), increased drooling , sore throat …
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COVID-19
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, including those infected with newer variants such as the Delta strain Appropriate respiratory support should …, including SARS-CoV-2 (causing COVID-19) are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections Like … of a localised infective focus and clinical syndrome (eg bronchiolitis) Maintain a low threshold for assessment …
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The penis and foreskin
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unless pathological phimosis Inflammation and infection Balanitis and inflammation Minor redness and/or … Infection and cellulitis Secondary bacterial infection can occur, with erythema or lymphangitis tracking … should be performed to exclude concomitant UTI Group A streptococcus ( Streptococcus pyogenes ) infection …
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Vulval and vaginal conditions
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Sexually transmitted infections Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Adolescent gynaecology - … vaginal or perineal pain and/or itch Children with recurrent urinary tract infection symptoms but negative … Pinworms Bacterial overgrowth Foreign body Sexually transmitted infections Vaginal foreign body Trauma …
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HSV Gingivostomatitis
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) infection is usually asymptomatic. Herpetic gingivostomatitis is the most common clinical manifestation … their thumb), herpetic keratitis, oesophagitis, pneumonitis, lip adhesions and secondary infections … syndrome Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) Assessment History Primary HSV infection occurs …
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Petechiae and purpura
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infection or meningococcal disease, and often will not have a specific cause identified Seriously unwell … children with petechiae/purpura require urgent management Background Serious bacterial infections … There are many other infective and non-infective causes of petechiae and purpura (see table below) Definitions …
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Burns - post acute care and dressings
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Limit fluid loss Prevent infection Promote healing Optimise nutrition Prevent complications Analgesia … infection control measures including isolation – follow local Burns Unit infection precautions Fever … is infected, send a swab for MCS and treat with empiric antibiotics as per local guidelines Toxic shock …