Less knowledge, more testing at core of STI increase Sexual health is a ‘core part of general practice’ that needs to be better supported in the management of STIs, says an RACGP expert.
Should Australia be worried about HMPV? As cases of human metapneumovirus surge overseas, what do Australian GPs need to know when concerned patients walk through their door?
‘Get asymptomatic testing’: STI test push amid rising cases Testing rates continue to stagnate despite the spike, leaving some to question whether GPs are comfortable discussing the topic.
In Practice: Censor-in-Chief nominations set to close RACGP Fellows interested in the role only have until Monday afternoon to get their applications in.
New STI awareness campaign launches The campaign, which is targeting young people, is looking to encourage safe sex and regular testing.
GPs urged to ‘test, treat, trace’ as congenital syphilis rates rise With a sixfold increase in syphilis rates among women, the importance of adequate antenatal screening has been emphasised.
New clinical tool to aid syphilis management With rates of the STI rising, integrating the tool into clinical practice could help identify which patients need urgent treatment.
Australia records fifth Japanese encephalitis death The latest confirmed death has prompted health authorities to remind GPs of their role in vaccination uptake.
Syphilis update Dr Grace Phua from the WA Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control provides an update on Australia’s syphilis outbreak. The Good GP explores the symptoms and presentations, congenital syphilis, testing and treatment.
‘Urgent need’ to alert GPs of syphilis epidemic A syphilis epidemic is emerging in Australia, and Dr Lara Roeske is on a mission to better educate GPs and patients.