This chapter aims to advise on first and second choice anti–infective agents for the treatment of common infections in general practice and hospital.
University Hospital Division (UHD) Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines are available for advice regarding treatment of severe infections and other specific treatments, for example prophylaxis post splenectomy and dosage adjustments in patients with renal impairment.
The treatment of infections have been categorised under the following headings:
(a) Gastro–intestinal
(b) Respiratory
(c) Urinary tract
(d) Genital system
(e) Wound and skin infections
(f) Diabetic ulcers and osteomyelitis
(g) MRSA
(h) ENT
(i) Dental infections
(j) Eyes
(k) Central nervous system
(l) Cardiovascular system
(m) Varicella zoster
(n) Herpes zoster
(o) Human immunodeficiency virus
(p) Influenza