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Other prophylactic chemotherapy
Need for other prophylactic measures
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- GuidelinesAnaemia, Iron DeficiencyDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral/Consultation D50.0-1/D50.8-9 DESCRIPTION Anaemia due to iron deficiency. Common causes of iron deficiency are chronic blood loss, poor iron absorption or poor nutritional intake. Investigations Low MCV and low MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin <26 pg) – note that these are often normal in early stages. Full blood count (FBC) and periphera
- GuidelinesAnaemia, MegaloblasticDescription General measures Medicine treatment D51.0-2/D51.2/D51.8-9/D52.0-1/D52.8-9/D53.1/D53.8-9 DESCRIPTION Anaemia caused by a deficiency of folate and/or vitamin B 12 . Note that several medicines can cause macrocytic anaemia (e.g. hydroxyurea, methotrexate, zidovudine, azathioprine, valproic acid, and phenytoin) without deficiencies of folate and/or vitamin B 12 . Clinical manifestations o
- GuidelinesAnaemia, iron deficiencyICD-10 codes: D50.0 / D50.8 / D50.9 Description General measures Medicine treatment Referral DESCRIPTION A common cause of anaemia in young children and women of childbearing age. A full blood count showing a low MCV suggests the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia. A full blood count is not required for children, unless referral criteria above are present. Note: Iron deficiency anae
- GuidelinesCare of Sick and Small NeonatesDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral DESCRIPTION Neonates can become ill very rapidly and signs of disease are often not readily appreciated unless specifically looked for. Neonates should be referred urgently. Neonates < 2.5 kg are at higher risk of feeding and growth problems and need careful follow-up. Urgently manage and refer neonates with any of the following signs of
- GuidelinesCongestive Cardiac Failure (CCF)Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
- GuidelinesCotrimoxazole ProphylaxisPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc
- GuidelinesDementiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
- GuidelinesEmerging Respiratory PathogensMiddle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection: MERS COV Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) MIDDLE EAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS INFECTION: MERS COV ICD-10 code: B34.2/J16.8 + (B97.2) *Notifiable medical condition. Note: Consult most recent guidelines from the National Department of Health/ NICD. DESCRIPTION Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illne
- GuidelinesEndocarditis, InfectiveStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 EditionEndocarditis, Infective
- GuidelinesHeadache and Facial Pain SyndromesHeadache and Facial Pain Syndromes
- GuidelinesIntrapartum CareDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral O80.0-1/O80.8-9 For the comprehensive management of women in labour refer to the most recent National Maternity Care and Intrapartum Care Guidelines. DESCRIPTION Labour is divided into 4 stages: First stage onset of regular painful uterine contractions at term to full dilatation of cervix. Second stage full dilatation to delivery of
- GuidelinesMeningococcal Meningitis, ProphylaxisMeningitis
- GuidelinesOpportunistic DiseasesPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Adult Hospital Level Chapter 10: HIV_and_AIDS_with_supporting_NEMLC_Report_Reviews_2025-9-Versio
- GuidelinesOpportunistic Infections, Prophylaxis in ChildrenPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc
- GuidelinesOpportunistic Infections, Treatment in ChildrenPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc
- GuidelinesPostpartum HaemorrhageStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesPre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)Please click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc
- GuidelinesPreeclampsiaStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesPreterm Labour (PTL) and Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)Preterm labour (PTL) Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) Prelabour rupture of membranes at term (PROM) PRETERM LABOUR (PTL) O60.0 DESCRIPTION Regular painful contractions: 3 per 10 minutes, occurring < 37 weeks of gestation. Note: Women with a previous spontaneous preterm delivery are at higher risk for preterm delivery in the next pregnancy. Refer the following high-risk case
- GuidelinesPreterm Labour (PTL) and Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults, Updated for the 2023 Edition
- GuidelinesRheumatic Fever, AcuteRheumatic Fever, Acute
- GuidelinesRoutine Care of the NeonateGeneral measures Medicine treatment Referral Z76.2 For the comprehensive management of the newborn refer to the most recent Newborn Care Charts. GENERAL MEASURES Routine care for baby after delivery Dry the baby thoroughly at birth. If there is meconium, clear the airway first. If baby is not crying Clear airway, stimulate. If baby not breathing well, clamp and cut the cord and start resuscitatio
- GuidelinesTetanusDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A35 *Notifiable medical condition. DESCRIPTION Painful muscle spasms and rigidity following inoculation by trauma of Clostridium tetani spores, which germinate and produce toxins. The wound may be trivial and healing may have occurred before presentation. Incubation period is 3-21 days. Tetanus may be localised, with mus
- GuidelinesTuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT)Please click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Primary Health Care - PHC Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficienc
- GuidelinesValvular Heart Disease and Congenital Structural Heart DiseaseValvular Heart Disease and Congenital Structural Heart Disease