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Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of mild chronic hepatitis C (TA106)
Evidence-based recommendations on peginterferon alfa (Pegasys) and ribavirin for people with mild chronic hepatitis C.
Adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (TA96)
Evidence-based recommendations on adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera) and peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys) for treating chronic hepatitis B in adults.
Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza (TA158)
Evidence-based recommendations on oseltamivir (Tamiflu), amantadine (Lysovir or Symmetrel) or zanamivir (Relenza) to prevent influenza (flu).
Tenofovir disoproxil for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (TA173)
Evidence-based recommendations on tenofovir disoproxil for treating chronic hepatitis B.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute otitis media (ear infection). It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute otitis media can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It lasts for about a week, and most children get better in 3 days without antibiotics. Serious complications are rare.
Letermovir for preventing cytomegalovirus disease after a stem cell transplant (TA591)
Evidence-based recommendations on letermovir (Prevymis) for preventing cytomegalovirus disease after a stem cell transplant.
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating fertility problems. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve the way fertility problems are investigated and managed.
Evidence-based recommendations on cabotegravir (Vocabria) with rilpivirine (Rekambys) for treating HIV-1 in adults. This includes adults with virological suppression (HIV-1 RNA fewer than 50 copies/ml) on a stable antiretroviral regimen, and without any evidence of viral resistance to, and no previous virological failure with, any non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors or integrase inhibitors.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for acute sore throat. It aims to limit antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Acute sore throat is often caused by a virus, lasts for about a week, and most people get better without antibiotics. Withholding antibiotics rarely leads to complications.
This quality standard covers interventions to improve the uptake of HIV testing among people who may have undiagnosed HIV. It focuses on increasing testing to reduce undiagnosed infection in people at increased risk of exposure. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS157
- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Hospitals in areas of high and extremely high HIV prevalence
- Quality statement 2: General practice in areas of high and extremely high HIV prevalence
- Quality statement 3: HIV indicator conditions
- Quality statement 4: Regular HIV testing
- Quality statement 5: People who may have been exposed to HIV
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This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for human and animal bites (excluding insect bites) in adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance.
AdenoPlus point-of-care test for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis (MIB46)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the AdenoPlus point-of-care test for diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis
Amantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment of influenza (TA168)
Evidence-based recommendations on amantadine (Lysovir), oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) for treating influenza in children and adults.
This guideline sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for secondary bacterial infection of eczema and covers infection of other common skin conditions. It aims to optimise antibiotic use and reduce antibiotic resistance. The recommendations are for adults, young people and children aged 72 hours and over. They do not cover diagnosis.
Hepatitis B and C testing: people at risk of infection (PH43)
This guideline covers raising awareness of and testing for hepatitis B and C infection. It aims to ensure that people at increased risk of hepatitis B and C infection are tested.