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Acute Osteomyelitis & Septic Arthritis

WebClinical definition: Acute osteomyelitis is a bone infection with symptoms lasting days or a few weeks, commonly caused by methicillin-susceptible or resistant S. aureus. Common …

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Bacterial Pharyngotonsillitis (Including

WebAcute inflammation of the pharyngeal wall and tonsils commonly caused by viral pathogens including respiratory viruses and Epstein-Barr virus. Common bacterial etiologies include …

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Treatment Recommendations

WebThe 1st edition of the African Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines provide antimicrobial treatment recommendations and guidance for 39 bacterial syndromes.

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Acute Osteomyelitis & Septic Arthritis

WebClinical Definition of Acute Osteomyelitis. Acute osteomyelitis is a bone infection that usually begins in the metaphysis of long bones as a result of haematogenous deposition of …

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Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia for Hospitalized Patients

WebPrinciples of Stewardship: Obtain a blood culture prior to starting antibiotic therapy. If available, perform a legionella urinary antigen test – a positive result will allow stopping …

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Dental Abscess (Including Acute Necrotising

WebAcute necrotizing gingivitis/periodontitis refers to acute very painful infection of the gingival margin. Clinical features include foul-smelling breath, necrosis and sloughing of gum …

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Suspected Acute Bacterial Meningitis (Community-Acquired)

WebPrinciples of Stewardship: Acute meningitis may be caused by a range of pathogens, some of which are not bacteria. Microbiologic diagnosis, including CSF gram stain/microscopy, …

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Acute Otitis Media

WebAcute otitis media is defined as acute infection with inflammation of the middle ear. Common symptoms include fever, ear pain, ear discharge and difficulty hearing. Common bacterial …

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Acute Rheumatic Fever

WebAn inflammatory condition that may follow a throat infection with group A streptococci and an important cause of acquired heart disease in the acute phase of the disease and as a …

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African Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines for Common Bacterial …

WebAfrican Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines for Common Bacterial Infections and Syndromes 6 alternative treatments if the preferred antibiotic choice is not available or

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Possible Serious Bacterial Infection in infants younger than 3 …

WebClinical definition: An acutely unwell neonate or young infant for whom an urgent diagnostic assessment for possible serious bacterial infection including meningitis, pneumonia, …

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Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: Mild …

WebA. Current widely available oral liquid formulations contain amoxicillin + clavulanic acid in a 4:1 ratio. To achieve 40-45 mg/kg/dose of amoxicillin component, when using the 4:1 …

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Panelists & External Reviewers

WebTwo panels of interdisciplinary experts in infectious diseases met to discuss and develop the African Antibiotic Treatment Guidelines.

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Pharyngo-amygdalite bactérienne pédiatrique

WebInflammation aiguë de la paroi pharyngée et des amygdales généralement causée par des agents pathogènes viraux, notamment des virus respiratoires et le virus d’Epstein-Barr. …

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Ostéomyélite aiguë et arthrite septique chez les adultes

WebDéfinition clinique : L’ostéomyélite aiguë est une infection osseuse dont les symptômes durent quelques jours ou quelques semaines, généralement causée par S. aureus …

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