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  • Notes
  • Curriculum
    • Topics to cover before exams…
    • Curriculum (GPTQ)
    • RACGP Curriculum (2022)
  • Exam Prep
    • Practice Exams
    • Clinical Competency Examination (CCE)
    • KFP Public Reports
    • KFPs
  • contact
  • Calculators
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    • ideal body weight
    • Iron Dose Needed
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  • EMERGENCY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    animal/Mammalian Bites

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Antibiotic prescribing in primary care – eTG summary table 2024

    Indication Antibiotic Dose Notes Acute Rhinosinusitis Symptomatic treatment N/A Antibiotic…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Antibiotic Sensitivity Overview

    Antibiotics in bold also cover Enterococcus Faecalis. For simplicity, atypical organisms are…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    calculators

    Pain –Pain – Paracetamol (oral): 15 mg/kg/dose (maximum 1 g)…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Chikungunya

    Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Histopathology History and Physical Evaluation Treatment…

  • GP LAND,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Cold Chain Breach

    🔹 PREVENTION: How to Maintain the Cold Chain ✅ Vaccine…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Cutaneous larva migrans

    Cause Risk Factors Infection Mechanism Signs and Symptoms Treatment

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Diarrhoea

    Red flag Potential cause Patient history associated respiratory symptoms (Children…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Diphtheria

    Resurgence and Current Risk Recent Cases in Developed Countries History…

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Entamoeba histolytica infection (amoebiasis)

    Symptoms Signs Labs Treatment

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) 

    Fetal effects of Parvovirus B19 Antenatal diagnosis and management IgM…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Fever (in a child)

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Fever and Chills

    Introduction Fever of Undetermined Origin (FUO) Definition (Petersdorf–Beeson Criteria) Red…

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Giardia intestinalis infection (giardiasis)

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  RESPIRATORY

    Glandular fever (EBV)

    clinical features of acute EBV infection Adolescent infectious mononucleosis Clinical…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Hep B vaccination

    Monovalent HB Vaccines Combination Vaccines for Pediatric Use Combination Vaccines…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  STDs

    Herpes – HSV 1

    Symptoms Reactivation risk:  DDx:  Complications of herpetic gingivostomatitis  Treatment Aciclovir…

  • EYE,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  NEUROLOGY,  NEUROPATHY

    Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

    VZV  distributions of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), shared…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  NEUROLOGY,  NEUROPATHY

    Herpes Zoster/Shingles

    Pathophysiology of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Infection Chickenpox (Primary VZV Infection):…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Impetigo

    Aetiology of Impetigo Approach to Managing Impetigo Preventative measures Outcome…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Infectious Mononucleosis (EBV)

    Transmission Clinical Features Classic Triad: Other Common Symptoms: Characteristic Signs:…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Japanese Encephalitis

    Introduction Symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis Incubation Period: Typically 5–15 days…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Measles

    Investigations Complications TREATMENT PREVENTION

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Meningitis

    Epidemiology Overview Asymptomatic Carriage Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) Age Distribution…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    MRSA Decolonization

    Why am I having Decolonisation Treatment? Important Points about Decolonisation…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Mumps

    Infectious agent: Mumps virus

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  RESPIRATORY

    Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) 

    Epidemiology Pathophysiology Symptoms Physical Exam Findings Clinical features associated with…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Pharyngitis / Sore Throat

    causes Condition Details conditions associated with airway obstruction or deep…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Q Fever

    Most common zoonotic disease in Australia Differentials Clinical Investigation Treatment…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Rabies

    Disease Occurrence and Public Health Significance Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV)…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES

    Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459215/ Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Histopathology History and Physical…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Rickettsia

    Rickettsial Infections Overview Introduction Etiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology History and Physical…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Roseola (Sixth Disease) 

    Roseola, caused primarily by Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), commonly affects…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Ross River Virus

    Ross River Virus (RRV) Overview Australian Family Physician Vol. 38,…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Rubella (German measles)

    Rubella is typically a mild viral illness characterized by fever,…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Scarlet fever

    Treatment

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Schistosomiasis

    There are two main forms of schitomiasis: Four acute presentations…

  • ENT,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  NOSE,  RESPIRATORY

    Sinusitis

    Overview: Prevalence: Anatomy: Paranasal Sinuses: Mucociliary System: Pathophysiology: Diagnostic criteria…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  PAEDIATRICS

    Stopping the spread of childhood infections

    Head Lice Scabies Dust Mites Impetigo Gastroenteritis Glandular Fever (Infectious…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Strep Infections (GAS)

    Infections Caused by Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Complications: Suppurative…

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Strongyloidiasis

    Symptoms ground itch larva currens (literally “running larvae”)     pulmonary manifestations…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Tetanus

    Overview Etiology Epidemiology Clinical Details Types of Tetanus: Treatment and…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES PAEDS,  PAEDIATRICS

    Varicella/Chickenpox

    1. Etiology & Virology 2. Epidemiology 3. Transmission & Infectious…

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY,  INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Vibrio Cholerae

    Infectivity and Risk Factors History and Physical Evaluation Treatment /…

  • INFECTIOUS DISEASES,  TRAVEL MEDICINE

    Yellow Fever

    Etiology Pathophysiology Differential Diagnosis The differential diagnosis of yellow fever…