Madeleine Didsbury, Steven Mctaggart, Anna Francis
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is frequently a cause of fever in younger children and infants with nonspecific presentations. Timely antibiotic treatment aims to prevent renal scarring, and management of bowel and bladder dysfunction and lifestyle changes are useful adjuncts for preventing recurrent UTIs in children.
Tick-induced allergies including mammalian meat allergy and tick anaphylaxis are increasing in Australia’s east and have myriad implications. GPs need to be aware of their presentation, management and prevention.
Endogenous and exogenous nonatopic dermatoses are common in infants. Many of these will clear over time with environmental modification or no intervention, but some may require treatment.
Hoarseness of voice is a common symptom with many possible causes, and thorough history taking is essential to identify the underlying aetiology. GPs have an important role in appropriate identification, triage and early management of patients.
