Tag: antibiotic

Impetigo, antibiotic use and hydrogen peroxide 1% cream

New guidance advises GPs consider using hydrogen peroxide cream as a first line in localised non-bullous impetigo

e-Learning | COPD – antibiotic prescribing in an acute exacerbation

The most interesting bit for me about this new guideline was that only 50% of COPD exacerbations are thought to be caused by bacterial infections. The rest are caused mainly by viral infections or smoking.

Sore throat – when to use antibiotics