Australian Journal of General Practice
Asking about possible eye exposure to genital secretions and/or eye symptoms should be considered when conducting a sexual health history.
Young people experience higher rates of sexually transmissible infections and lower screening rates than the general population in Australia.
This case study discusses the differential diagnoses and appropriate tests and investigations for a man aged 32 years with bilateral optic disc swelling.
Syphilis is a great mimicker and should not be forgotten as a differential diagnosis of erythematous scaly rashes.
There is now global recognition of the importance of enhanced chlamydia case management to reduce the risk of repeat infection and minimise harms of pelvic inflammatory disease.
A man aged 37 years presented with a three-day history of a penile ulcer and fatigue.
Partner management is key to reducing transmission and a cornerstone of best practice chlamydia management.
A systematic review assessing barriers to correct spirometry in Australian general practice.
Studies have shown the existence of steroid phobia, evidence of non-adherence and unresolved outcomes of skin conditions affecting quality of life and healthcare costs.
Dengue is a common cause of fever and rash in returned travellers from South-East Asia.
Most viral exanthems can be distinguished initially on the basis of age, distribution and morphology of the rash without requiring investigations.
The initial assessment and response to a disclosure of sexual assault is an important opportunity to address medical, safety and psychosocial concerns.
Adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes can be ameliorated through antenatal and postnatal care that attends to the special needs of this group.
The introduction of mesh procedures for vaginal prolapse and incontinence was not managed well. Introduction of new devices or techniques must be accompanied by rigorous evaluation and ongoing audit.
This month’s issue spotlights a common movement disorder in general practice – Parkinson’s disease – in addition to discussing assessment of gait and the importance of posture.