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My Patient with Infective Endocarditis (IE) Has Negative Blood Cultures
 - Did they receive antibiotics prior
Did they receive antibiotics ... have a fastidious bacteria ... this be a non-bacterial ... BloodCultures #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Spontaneous Bacterial ... Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... #Spontaneous #Bacterial ... Peritonitis #SBP #Diagnosis
IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Algorithm for the management of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.
Algorithm for the management ... www.thennt.com/nnt/antibiotics-for-clinically-diagnosed-acute-sinusitis ... /) #Diagnosis ... #Management #IDSA ... #Antibiotics #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Lung Abscess Management ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... differential #causes #management
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
follicle • Cause: Bacterial ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Management #Ophthalmology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
risk of serious bacterial ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics
Typical Recommendations for Antibiotic Duration for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults 

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong
Recommendations for Antibiotic ... Duration for Common Bacterial ... Strong Medicine #Antibiotics ... #Durations #Bacteria ... Pharmacology #Infection #Management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... is needed for diagnosis ... also important Management ... : • Empiric antibiotics ... #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Spontaneous Bacterial ... Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis
Antibiotic Sensitivities
Note that this chart is one of empiric bacterial sensitivities. However, with time antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic Sensitivities ... one of empiric bacterial ... However, with time antibiotic ... concern...with some bacteria ... #antibiogram #management