Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements:

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, complications, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • Assessment for systemic hypersensitivity reactions, signs of certain bites or stings, signs of secondary infection or cellulitis, and differential diagnoses.
• Management
  • PGD inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  • When to admit, or refer.
  • Manangement of insect bites. 
  • Management of infected bites.
  • Information and advice. 
• A case study
• A quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course, you will learn:

• About the definition, causes, prevalence, complications, and prognosis of insect bites.
• About the PGD inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• When to refer people to Accident and Emergency.
• When to refer people to a GP practice. 
• How to manage bites and stings that are not infected.
• How to manage bites and stings that are infected.
• What advice to give people about bites and stings.

Topics covered