Management of common fungal infections in primary care.
Nurses are increasingly the first point of contact for patients in primary care settings such as general practice surgeries, community clinics and walk-in centres. Such roles are likely to continue to expand. This article discusses diagnosis and management options for the most common fungal infections and describes clinical situations that might require further investigation or referral. Accurate diagnosis is essential for successful therapy and, in all cases, can provide an opportunity for discussion, reassurance and advice.
Parker
Julius
J
Berkshire East Primary Care Trust, Slough. julius.parker@sslmcs.co.uk
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents