GuidelinesPrimary Care STG
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Name |
3TC | lamivudine |
ABC | abacavir |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ACE-inhibitor | angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor |
ACR | albumin/ creatinine ratio |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
AEFI | adverse events following immunisation |
AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| Al3+ | Aluminium salts |
ALT | alanine transaminase |
AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
ARB | angiotensin ll receptor blockers |
ART | antiretroviral therapy |
ARV | antiretroviral medicine |
AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
ATV/r | atazanavir/ ritonavir |
| AZT | zidovudine |
BAL | balanitis/ balanoposthitis |
BCG vaccine | Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine |
BMI | body mass index |
BP | blood pressure |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
oC | Degree(s) Celsius |
| Ca2+ | calcium salts |
CAB | circulation airways breathing |
cap(s) | capsule(s) |
CCF | congestive cardiac failure |
CD4 | cluster of differentiation 4 |
CHC | community health centre |
CKD | chronic kidney disease |
cm | centimetre |
CMV | cytomegalovirus |
CNS | central nervous system |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COC | combined oral contraceptive |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CrAg | cryptococcal antigen |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
CVS | cardiovascular system |
d4T | stavudine |
DD | Darrows dextrose |
ddl | didanosine |
| GW | genital warts |
| DKA | hyperglycaemia diabetic ketoacidosis |
dL | decilitre |
DMARDs | Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs |
DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
DoH | Department of Health |
| DEET | di-ethyl 3-methylbenzamid |
| DHIS | District health information system |
DRESS | drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms |
DR-TB | drug resistant tuberculosis |
DRV/r | darunavir/ ritonavir |
DTaP | diptheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis |
DTG | dolutegravir |
| E or EMB | ethambutol |
e.g. | example |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
EDP | Essential Drugs Programme |
EE | ethinyloestradiol |
EFV | efavirenz |
eGFR | estimated glomerular filtration rate |
ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
EML | essential medicine list |
EMS | emergency medical services |
EPI | expanded programme on immunisation |
EPSE | extra-pyramidal side effects |
ETAT tool | Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment tool |
ET | endotracheal tube |
ETV | etravarine |
F-75 | Formula-75 (therapeutic milk) |
FBC | full blood count |
FDC | fixed-dose combination |
| Fe2+ | Iron salts |
FTC | emtricitabine |
FiO2 | fraction of inspired oxygen |
FLACC scale | face, legs, activity, cry, consolability scale |
FTA | fluorescent treponemal antibody |
FTA-ABS | fluorescent treponemal antibody assay |
g | gram |
GCS | Glasgow coma scale |
GI | gastro-intestinal |
GN | glomerular disease |
GOR | gastro-oesophageal reflu |
GORD | gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
GUS | genital ulcer syndrome |
H or INH | isoniazid |
Hb | haemoglobin |
HB | hepatitis B |
HbA1c | glycosylated haemoglobin |
HBeAg | hepatitis B e-antigen |
HBsAb | hepatitis B surface antibody |
HBsAg | hepatitis B surface antigen |
HBIG | hepatitis B immune globulin |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
Hep B | hepatitis B vaccine |
HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
HCW | healthcare worker(s) |
HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
HHS | hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state |
Hib | Haemophilus influenzae type b |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
HIV PCR | HIV polymerase chain reaction (test) |
HMGCoA | 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutarylcoenzyme A (statin) |
HPV | human papillomavirus |
HR | heart rate |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
HT | hormone therapy |
HTS | HIV testing services |
IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
ICD10 codes | International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision codes |
IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | intramuscular |
IMCI | Integrated management of childhood illnesses |
InSTI | integrase strand transfer inhibitor |
IO | intra-osseus |
IPT | isoniazid preventive therapy |
IPV | inactivated polio vaccine |
IRIS | immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome |
IU | international units |
IUCD | intrauterine contraceptive device |
IV | intravenous |
kg | kilogram |
KDIGO | Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes |
L | litre |
LABA | long-acting beta2 agonist |
LAP | lower abdominal pain |
LDL | low density lipoprotein |
LFT | liver function test(s) |
LGBT | lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender |
LGE | lineal gingival erythema |
LIP | lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis |
LoE | level of evidence |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPC | liquor picis carbonis (coal tar) |
LPV/r | lopinavir/ ritonavir |
LV | left ventricular |
m2 | square metre |
MAM | moderate acute malnutrition |
MC | molluscum contagiosum |
mcg | microgram |
MC&S | microscopy, culture and sensitivity |
MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
MDI | metered dose inhaler |
MDR-TB | multi-drug resistant tuberculosis |
MEC | Medical eligibility criteria |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
MHCA | Mental Health Care Act |
min | minute |
mL | millilitre |
mm | millimetre |
mmHg | millimeter(s) of mercury |
mmoL | millimole |
MTB | Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
MTCT | mother to child transmission |
MU | million units |
MUAC | mid upper arm circumference |
MUS | male urethritis syndrome |
MVA | manual vacuum aspiration |
NAGI | National Advisory Group on Immunisation |
NCD | non-communicable disease |
NDoH | National Department of Health |
NEMLC | National Essential Medicines List Committee |
NHLS | National Health Laboratory Service |
NICD | National Institute of Communicable Diseases |
NIMART principles | Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy principles |
NMC | notifiable medical condition |
NMS | neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
NNRTI | non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (RTI) |
NRTI | nucleoside RTI |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
NSTEMI | non-ST elevation myocardial infarction |
OT | occupational therapist |
PCR | protein/ creatinine ratio |
PCV | pneumococcal conjugated vaccine |
PEF | peak expiratory flow |
PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PEP | post exposure prophylaxis |
| Pg | page |
| PGL | persistent generalised lymphadenopathy |
| PHC | primary healthcare |
| PI | protease inhibitor |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PJP | Pneumocystis jiroveci |
PL | pubic lice |
PML | progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy |
PMTCT | prevention of mother to child transmission |
PPE | papular pruritic eruption |
PPG | post-prandial glucose |
PPH | post-partum haemorrhage |
PPIP | Perinatal Problem Identification Programme |
PPROM | preterm prelabour rupture of membranes |
PrEP | pre-exposure prophylaxis |
PROM | prelabour rupture of membranes at term |
P-SATS | Paediatric South African Triage Scale |
PTL | preterm labour |
PTSD | post-traumatic stress syndrome |
PZA or Z | pyrazinamide |
R | rifampicin |
RAL | raltegravir |
Rh | Rhesus |
RNA | ribonucleic acid |
RPR | Rapid Plasma Reagin |
RTHB | Road to Health Booklet |
RTI | respiratory tract infection |
RTUF | ready to use food |
RV | rotavirus |
SABA | short-acting beta2 agonist |
SAHPRA | South African Health Products Regulatory Authority |
SAM | severe acute malnutrition |
SAPS | South African Police Services |
SBP | systolic blood pressure |
SC | subcutaneously |
SJS | Stevens-Johnson Syndrome |
sol | solution |
SPF | sun protection factor |
SSRI | selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor |
SSS | sugar and salt solution |
SSW | scrotal swelling |
STEMI | ST elevation myocardial infarction |
STG | standard treatment guideline |
STI | sexually transmitted infection |
susp | suspension |
T4 | thyroxine |
tab(s) | tablet(s) |
TB | tuberculosis |
TBSA | total body surface area |
Td | tetanus and diptheria |
TDF | tenofovir |
TEN | toxic epidermal necrolysis |
TG | triglycerides |
TIA | transient ischaemic attack |
TOP | termination of pregnancy |
TPAb | rapid treponemal antibody test |
TPHA | Treponema pallidum haemagglutination |
TPPA | Treponema pallidum particle haemagglutination |
TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
TST | tuberculin skin test |
TT | tetanus toxoid vaccine |
U&E | urea & electrolytes |
UE | ung emulsificans/ emulsifying ointment |
UEA | ung emulisificans aqueosum (aqueous cream) |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
UV | ultraviolet |
UVA | ultraviolet A |
UVB | ultraviolet B |
VDS | vaginal discharge syndrome |
VHF | viral haemorrhagic fever |
VL | viral load |
VVM | vaccine vial monitor |
WFI | water for injection |
WHO | World Health Organisation |
WHZ | weight-for-height Z-score |
XDR-TB | extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis |
| Zn2+ | zinc salts |
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare Level, 2020 Edition