Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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List of abbreviations |
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An explanation of the text |
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Part I: Microbiology |
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1.3 Bacterial classification and identification |
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1.5 Gram-positive bacteria identification flowchart |
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1.6 Gram-positive bacteria |
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1.7 Gram-negative bacteria identification flowchart |
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1.8 Gram-negative bacteria |
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1.9 Poor/non-Gram-staining bacteria identification flowchart |
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1.10 Poor/non-Gram-staining bacteria |
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2.2 Viral infection and replication |
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2.3 Diagnosis of viral infections |
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2.4 Virus identification flowchart |
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3.2 Diagnosis of fungal infections |
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4.1 Protozoal classification |
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5.1 Helminth classification |
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5.3 Nematodes (roundworms) |
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6.1 Antibiotic pharmacodynamics |
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6.2 Antibiotic resistance |
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Part II: Infectious Diseases |
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7.1 Upper respiratory tract infections |
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7.3 Other lower respiratory tract infections |
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8 Gastrointestinal infections |
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8.1 Infective gastroenteritis |
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8.2 Typhoid (enteric fever) |
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9 Cardiovascular infections |
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9.1 Infective endocarditis |
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10 Haematological infections and HIV |
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10.2 Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
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11 Genitourinary infections |
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11.1 Urinary tract infection |
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11.2 Candidiasis (thrush) |
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11.10 Toxic shock syndrome |
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12 Nervous system infections |
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12.1 Meningitis and encephalitis |
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13.1 Molluscum contagiosum |
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13.3 Furuncle (boil) and carbuncle |
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13.5 Erysipelas and cellulitis |
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13.6 Necrotizing fasciitis |
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13.7 Gas gangrene (clostridial myonecrosis) |
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13.10 Scalded skin syndrome |
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13.11 Common childhood rashes |
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14 Bone and joint infections |
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15 Congenital, neonatal and childhood infections |
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15.1 Congenital infections |
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15.3 Childhood infections |
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15.4 UK immunization timetable |
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16 History taking, septic screen and monitoring tests |
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16.1 History taking in infectious diseases |
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16.2 Septic screen and monitoring tests |
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16.3 Standard septic screen |
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16.4 Monitoring during sepsis |
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Part III: Self-Assessment |
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Fungi, protozoa and helminths: SBAs |
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Fungi, protozoa and helminths: SBAS |
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Gastrointestinal infections: SBAs |
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Haematological infections: SBAs |
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Genitourinary infections: EMQs |
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Genitourinary infections: SBAs |
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Paediatric infections: EMQs |
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Gastrointestinal infections: SBAs |
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Haematological infections: SBAs |
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Genitourinary infections: EMQs |
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Genitourinary infections: SBAs |
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Paediatric infections: EMQs |
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Appendix: Notifiable diseases |
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Index |
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