Infectious Disease

What did the 2012 NICE quality standard for childhood meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia mean for emergency departments? This review connects safety-netting, monitoring, timely treatment, senior assessment and transfer arrangements with the practical task of auditing and improving local care.

How should an emergency clinician assess a request for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure? This 2012 discussion explores the guidance available at the time, individual exposure risk, adherence and timely specialist support, emphasising a systematic and sensitive consultation.