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An overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia

04 November 2009

Emergency Nurse

CPD

This article provides an overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia, which can have devastating effects. Nurses working in acute and primary care must be...

An overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia

15 July 2009

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article provides an overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia, which can have devastating effects. Nurses working in acute and primary care need to...

Varicella zoster virus: chickenpox and shingles

16 April 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

The varicella zoster virus causes two infections: varicella, also known as chickenpox occurring mostly in childhood, and herpes zoster, also known as shingles...

Rabies: prevention strategies for overseas travellers

04 June 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans. Transmission is usually through a bite or scratch or contact with the saliva...

Measles: pathology, management and public health issues

21 May 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that continues to occur in epidemics in the UK despite efforts to eradicate it. In the acute stage, measles is...