Bacteriology guidance
Speciality: Infection and Biology
Ebola Virus

Ebola virus disease is a serious illness that originated in Africa, where there is currently an outbreak.
Hepatitis B / C Screening. Hep C U Later programme

Which asymptomatic patients need screening for HBV and HCV? Details of the NHSE Hep C U Later programme
Infectious Diseases & Tuberculosis (TB)

The infectious diseases (ID) UHCW looks after adult patients (over 16) with all types of infection or suspected infection. We are a regional centre for infectious diseases and tropical medicine.
Pregnancy – Exposure to Chickenpox or Shingles

Complications of chicken pox in pregnancy include severe maternal varicella and congenital varicella syndrome.
Respiratory@home Virtual Ward

Referral for virtual monitoring of at risk suspected COVID-19 cases and those with long term respiratory conditions with pulse oximetry [formerly known as COVID Oximetry@home (virtual Ward)]
Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) Infection

There is a higher than expected national increase in notifications of invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) and scarlet fever. Scarlet fever and iGAS infection are both notifiable diseases
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) & Recurrent UTI

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections. In order to avoid misdiagnosis of UTI and the subsequent overtreatment / misuse of antibiotics please adhere to the following principles when using dipsticks.