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  • Fever in the recently returned traveller
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Fever_in_the_recently_returned_traveller/
    Tuberculosis Campylobacter Filariasis Shigella HIV Chikungunya Examination Fever (only clinical finding …, particularly if prolonged >10 days) Fever + respiratory Malaria* Pneumonia Influenza Tuberculosis (TB …) As for fever alone plus CXR Swab for respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID If Tuberculosis …
  • Parapneumonic effusion
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Parapneumonic_effusion/
    infection (tuberculosis, mycoplasma) Malignancy Foreign body Congestive cardiac failure Serositis from …) Testing for mycobacterium tuberculosis, consult with local infectious diseases team If inserting a drain …
  • Cervical lymphadenopathy
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cervical_lymphadenopathy/
     possible exposure to tuberculosis  Exposure to animals (eg cats) Immunisation status (diphtheria, measles … Mycobacterium tuberculosis Non-tender nodes. History of exposure. Systemic symptoms of fever, malaise, weight …
  • NPA
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/NPA_Guideline_/
    not occupied by other patients with airborne infections (such as pulmonary tuberculosis, varicella/chicken pox …
  • Cough
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Cough/
    disabilities, congenital airway abnormalities) Chronic infection (tuberculosis, lung abscess, etc) Foreign body …, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis Examination Fever, coryza or other signs of acute infection Increased work …
  • Immigrant health - acute presentations
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Immigrant_Health_acute_presentations/
    not have been available in country of origin Tuberculosis (TB)  consider in children with chronic cough …
  • Prolonged fever
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Prolonged_fever/
    in vaccinated child HIV Syphilis If close contact of tuberculosis (TB) or travel to endemic areas …