Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/20684
Title: Diagnosis and management of zoonoses - a tool for general practice
Contributor(s): Gunaratnam, Praveena (author); Massey, Peter D  (author); Eastwood, Keith (author); Durrhein, David (author); Graves, Stephen (author); Coote, Diana (author); Fisher, Louise (author)
Publication Date: 2014
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/20684
Abstract: Background Zoonotic infections such as Q fever, brucellosis and leptospirosis can lead to serious complications but pose diagnostic and management challenges to general practitioners (GPs) as patients often present with non-specific symptoms such as fever. Objective To develop a tool to assist GPs in the diagnosis and management of common zoonotic infections Discussion An algorithm was developed with advice and comments from GPs, laboratory specialists and infectious disease specialists. Emphasis is placed on understanding patient risk factors, such as non-household contact with animals, excluding other possible causes of fever, such as influenza, and commencing empirical treatment as soon as a zoonotic infection is suspected. The algorithm is not exhaustive and GPs are urged to consult infectious disease specialists and medical microbiologists for further guidance if required.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Australian Family Physician, 43(3), p. 124-128
Publisher: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Place of Publication: Australia
ISSN: 0300-8495
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 111799 Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 420399 Health services and systems not elsewhere classified
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 920120 Zoonoses
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 200101 Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
Publisher/associated links: http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/march/zoonoses/
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