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Chapter 5: Infections
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Principles of antibacterial treatment
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Eye infections
Gastro-intestinal tract infections
Genital tract infections
Meningitis
Respiratory tract infections (RTI)
Skin and soft tissue infections
Oral and dental infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
5.1 Antibacterial drugs
5.2 Antifungal drugs
5.3 Antiviral drugs
5.4 Antiprotozoal drugs
5.5 Anthelmintics
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Genital tract infections
Management of bacterial vaginosis (BV)
Management of chlamydia trachomatis
Management of genital herpes
Management of gonorrhoea
Management of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Management of trichomoniasis
Management of vaginal candidiasis
STI screening – people with risk factors should be screened for Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis.
Refer individual and partners to GUM service. Risk factors: under 25 years, no condom use, recent (less than 12 month)/ frequent change of partner, symptomatic partner.
In most cases a prompt referral to GUM for investigation and management is the most appropriate action.
