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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
immunocompromised, IBD) • ↑Risk ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... Management (IDSA 2021 ... IDSA 2021 CDI ... management #treatment #infectiousdiseases
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Food products Risk ... NTM Pearls: • Corneal ... Advanced HIV (CD4 ... Diagnosis Of NTM ... #infectiousdiseases
Supportive & Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT)

The SPICT is used to help identify people whose health
Plan care. ...  The person’s carer ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #SPICT #Tool #Risk ... #Death #Deteriorating
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
investigation STEP 3 Order ... CBC, CMP, ESR, ... STEP 6 Order 18FDG-PET ... after discussing risks ... #Algorithm #infectiousdiseases
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Nelson River Risk ... adjacent to the focus ... cerebellum Diagnosis ... Blastomycosis #diagnosis ... management #treatment #infectiousdiseases