Group A strep: a post-COVID threat
Need to know: Strep A (Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus) is estimated to cause over 18 million cases of severe disease and 500,000 deaths…
Clinical Focus
Spot Dx — Thigh mass is quite the kicker
Duncan, 43, presents with a six-week history of a soft tissue mass in the right upper thigh. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
Meat as medicine for hidradenitis suppurativa
June, a 40-year-old public servant, presents as a new patient for a checkup. Her main concern is that she has been eating an almost carnivore…
Spot Dx — Puzzling mouth pain gets worse
Heather is a 52-year-old executive with a six-month history of pain when eating, which has become much worse over the past two weeks. Test your…
A GP guide to Botox for movement disorders
Need to know: Botulinum toxin has been utilised in the treatment of movement disorders since the 1980s. × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering the…
Spot Dx — What’s behind this vulval rash?
Jamie is a 31-year-old office worker and new mother who presents with a rash on her vulva. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz…
Scoping out an unsettled child
Caleb, a three-year-old boy, is brought in by his parents with a four-day history of intermittent fever and soft stool. He has vomited twice over…
Spot Dx — What is causing these palmar patches?
Bec is a 34-year-old office worker with a six-month history of a recurrent rash on the hands following development of oral and genital ulcers. Test…
Strategies for tackling perfectionism
Need to know: Perfectionism is a common term, but what does it mean in relation to mental health? In this setting, the term refers to…
Spot Dx — Can you cast some light on this severe itching?
Ali, a 31-year-old recreational equestrian, develops severe itching and burning under a cast. Test your clinical know-how by taking the quiz below. If you select…
