Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections
A summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance in easy to use quick reference tables produced by Public Health England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Content covered by PHE was developed in collaboration with the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, the British Infection Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners to be used for managing common infections, for consultation and local adaptation. The guidance covers the appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungals. Topics include:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
- Genital Tract Infection
- Meningitis
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Eye Infections
- Dental Infections
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 for the following: