title: [Non-HIV infectious disease outpatient consultations: a 5-year study in a Swiss University Hospital].
abstract: Few studies have examined the workload or clinical spectrum of non-HIV infectious diseases outpatient consultations (IDOC). This retrospective study aims to describe IDOC referrals over the past 5 years. In total, 483 patients were referred (with an increase of 63% between 2009 and 2013). Most referrals were received from primary care clinicians (45%). Median patient age was 47 years, 57% of patients were men and 17% were immunosuppressed. Of the diagnoses retained, 74% were infectious, 20% were non-infectious and 6% were of unknown aetiology. Two community outbreaks were identified (tattoo-related mycobacterial infection and Q fever). In conclusion, the infectious diseases outpatient clinic, which has expanded progressively in the past 5 years, provides a specialised service for primary health clinicians and for public health.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Flückiger
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Moulin
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Merz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Darling
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cavassini
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods*; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010045:Outpatients; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013557:Switzerland / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult