Urinary tract infections: when is it appropriate to prescribe an antibiotic?
Rosalie Allison and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the new PHE recommendations on UTIs and how the guidance supports responsible antimicrobial prescribing
HIV: from fatal condition to chronic disease
Dr Toni Hazell presents an overview of HIV prevalence, testing, treatments, and other issues relevant to primary care
Lyme disease: when to suspect and how to manage
Dr Caroline Rayment discusses how the new NICE guideline will help practitioners provide early and consistent treatment to patients with suspected Lyme disease
Sepsis: recognising the needle in the haystack
Dr Simon N Stockley discusses new approaches to recognising and tackling an old enemy
Common infections: when is the right time to prescribe an antimicrobial?
Sarah Alton and Professor Cliodna McNulty discuss the updated PHE guidance on managing and treating common infections and what it means for clinicians in primary care
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