Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation that can often...
May 2022
Acute otitis media is the most common reason why children in...
April 2022
Lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common...
December 2021
Measles, mumps and rubella are vaccine-preventable causes of...
December 2021
Impetigo is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the...
May 2021
Quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin) are associated...
February 2021
This year’s influenza immunisation programme has the earlier...
March 2020
With winter upon us, it is timely to reflect on antibiotic prescribing...
August 2019
New evidence suggests that a seven-day course of doxycycline...
April 2019
Mycoplasma genitalium infection is a potential cause of urethritis...
April 2019
New Zealand is in the midst of a syphilis epidemic. Men who...
April 2019
A new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) oral regimen for the treatment...
January 2019
Hepatitis C infection occurs through exposure to infected blood...
January 2019
Patients should be assessed for cirrhosis via clinical examination,...
January 2019
Glecaprevir + pibrentasvir is taken once daily for eight weeks....
January 2019
Dr Tony Farrell is a general practitioner in Mount Maunganui...
January 2019
Tenofovir disoproxil and entecavir are once daily oral antiviral...
August 2018
Encouraging progress has been made by prescribers in New Zealand...
July 2018
For the majority of people with upper respiratory tract infections...
June 2018
In general, the recommended durations of antibiotic treatment...
June 2018
Since publication of our article on Zostavax vaccine in March,...
April 2018
Two subsidised seasonal influenza vaccines, Influvac Tetra (for...
March 2018
Zostavax is a herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine that will become...
March 2018
The 2017 edition of the bpacnz antibiotics guide; "Antibiotics:...
July 2017
The following information is a consensus guide. It is intended...
July 2017
Clinical indications for the use of topical antibiotics are
continuing...
February 2017
In the community, many patients have skin and soft tissue infections...
February 2017
Three new oral medicine regimens for the treatment of hepatitis...
September 2016
Rosacea is an inflammatory facial skin disease that can cause...
May 2016
Travel consultations involve assessing the risks that may occur...
December 2015
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)...
October 2015
Over the last few editions of Best Tests we have outlined the...
July 2015
Infective endocarditis is a relatively rare infection of the...
June 2015
Increasing rates of resistance to topical antibiotics continues...
June 2015
Adults and children with uncomplicated cellulitis can usually...
June 2015
Appropriate prescribing of antibiotics for patients with respiratory...
June 2015
Delayed antibiotic prescribing, also known as a “back pocket...
June 2015
Point-of-care CRP testing may help primary care clinicians to...
June 2015
In 2014 we published over 60 medical education articles in Best...
February 2015
Tinea pedis is a common fungal foot infection that is often...
December 2014
Plantar warts, also known as plantar verrucae, are manifestations...
December 2014
Providing a safe working environment involves both minimising...
November 2014
Topical antibiotics in general have been excessively used in...
October 2014
Age-related changes in women can result in an increased occurrence...
September 2014
The current measles outbreak in New Zealand highlights the importance...
September 2014
Reminder: Most broad-spectrum antibiotics do not interact with...
June 2014
Associate Professor Mark Thomas from the University of Auckland,...
June 2014
In October, 2013, the New Zealand Laboratory Test Schedule was...
May 2014
There is ongoing debate in the literature about which is the...
May 2014
In the final instalment of the rural series we present a round-up...
May 2014
Growing use of azithromycin in New Zealand means that we are...
April 2014
New Zealand is slowly emerging from its most recent outbreak...
April 2014
Patients with meningococcal disease can initially present with...
March 2014
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a self-limiting condition caused...
March 2014
The vaccine for the 2014 influenza season is now available....
March 2014
Campylobacter, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and Giardia cause...
February 2014
2013 began with publication of the 50th issue of Best Practice...
February 2014
This article is the first in a series addressing the diagnosis...
November 2013
Amoxicillin clavulanate is a broad spectrum antibiotic which...
August 2013
Most cases of “red eye” seen in general practice are likely...
August 2013
This month marks the launch of our 2013 revised edition of “Antibiotic...
August 2013
Tip: Bookmark this page or add to your home screen on your smartphone...
July 2013
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to health...
June 2013
Identifying and managing infection in wounds is an important...
June 2013
A urine dipstick positive for haematuria or proteinuria is a...
June 2013
Good sexual health is about achieving both physical and psychological...
April 2013
A newer article is available on this subject: Cold season: managing...
April 2013
Acne is a common dermatological condition that affects most...
March 2013
In late 2012, there was a global increase in norovirus notifications,...
March 2013
Infants who have not yet completed the National Immunisation...
March 2013
The dominant influenza virus to circulate in New Zealand this...
March 2013
What are sulfonamides and how do they work? | Prescribing co-trimoxazole...
December 2012
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November 2012
This report discussus how testing behaviour in New Zealand has...
October 2012
What are tetracyclines and how do they work? | Which infections...
October 2012
Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) is a common, potentially...
October 2012
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease characterised by irreversible...
September 2012
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection...
September 2012
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September 2012
This article is out of date. Please see: Pertussis: halting...
August 2012
Compared to other developed countries, New Zealand has one of...
August 2012
Pneumonia is a significant cause of hospitalisation and mortality...
August 2012
Over one hundred people per year in New Zealand are diagnosed...
June 2012
Macrolides are a class of antibiotic that includes erythromycin,...
May 2012
Although relatively uncommon in children, urinary tract infection...
May 2012
How does metronidazole work? |
Which infections should metronidazole...
April 2012
The 2012 seasonal influenza vaccine contains the same strains...
April 2012
This report highlights four key prescribing and laboratory testing...
March 2012
New Zealanders love to travel. It is important that travellers...
December 2011
Symptoms relating to the vulvovaginal area such as abnormal...
December 2011
Amoxicillin clavulanate is an important and effective medicine...
September 2011
In New Zealand, acute rheumatic fever is now almost exclusively...
August 2011
Dabigatran to be listed | Most broad spectrum antibiotics do...
June 2011
Looks at Norfloxacin prescribing for urinary tract infecti...
May 2011
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur commonly during pregnancy....
April 2011
The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2011 protects against the...
April 2011
Quinolones are associated with increasing antimicrobial resistance....
April 2011
Invasive pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae...
April 2011
CRP alone is the best test for temporal arteritis.
This...
March 2011
Fungal infections of the skin, nails and hair are caused by...
March 2011
In this final article in the series on antimicrobial resistance,...
February 2011
This article reviews the data currently available, which enables...
December 2010
Pacific peoples have poorer health status than other New Zealanders,...
November 2010
In most developed countries the incidence of bronchiectasis...
November 2010
Serious skin infections such as cellulitis, abscesses and impetigo...
November 2010
New Zealand continues to have high rates of rheumatic fever,...
November 2010
Ideally antibiotics should be reserved for the treatment of...
October 2010
The threat of multiple drug resistant organisms in New Zealand....
August 2010
Data report on quinolone prescribing, national data only.
July 2010
Children who cough are frequently seen in general practice....
July 2010
The short answer is no. There is little evidence that cough...
July 2010
A “traffic light” approach to assessing the risk...
July 2010
The choice of test for initial testing for H. pylori, is determined...
March 2010
This web version is a sample only, all data below the national...
March 2010
Rates of HIV infection are increasing in New Zealand, especially...
December 2009
Every year around 200,000 New Zealanders acquire a food associated...
December 2009
A guide focusing on some of the situations GPs face in day-to-day...
July 2009
The use of oral fluoroquinolones is associated with increased...
June 2009
In healthy people influenza is usually self-limiting and uncomplicated...
June 2009
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection...
April 2009
Influenza is a highly infectious acute respiratory disease....
April 2009
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at...
April 2009
A summary of pharmacological treatment and management of common...
April 2009
A series of four case studies that illustrate the importance...
March 2009
This article provides an overview of some infections affecting...
March 2009
Chlamydia remains the most commonly diagnosed STI in New Zealand,...
February 2009
Scabies manifests as an itchy skin rash, as a result of an allergic...
February 2009
Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) accounts for around 50%...
February 2009
Impetigo is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the...
February 2009
The management of two conditions that commonly, but unnecessarily,...
December 2008
Acute monoarthritis is characterised by pain and swelling of...
November 2008
Māori living in the upper North Island have one of the...
May 2008
Drug information of topical interest
February 2008
Does the "seven day rule" still apply with the concomitant...
September 2007
Practical advice on reducing the use of augmentin
August 2007
Bronchiolitis | Cough in children | Fever in children | Acute...
May 2007
An Interview with Professor Diana Lennon on infectious disease...
May 2007
Revisits the main points of our respiratory infections campaign...
May 2007
Resurgence of syphilis in NZ? Syphilis had been considered a...
March 2007
For up to date recommendations for antibiotic choice for UTI,...
July 2006
There are very few indications for the use of cephalosporins...
December 2011