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SPICE (SPACE) Organisms
 - Colloquial acronym for gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known
genes known as AmpC ... - Resistance ... Pseudomonas #Diagnosis ... #Microbiology # ... #Resistance #Antibiotics
SPICE (SPACE) Organisms

Gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known as AmpC - Resistance may
Gram-negative bacteria ... genes known as AmpC ... Pseudomonas #Diagnosis ... #Microbiology # ... #Resistance #Antibiotics
Infographic of common causes of acute otitis media and resistance mechanisms of these bacteria. 
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus
otitis media and resistance ... mechanisms of these bacteria ... #microbiology # ... differential #diagnosis ... #antibiotics #EmpiricGame
HECK YES - Mnemonic for Organisms with AmpC Resistance

H	Hafnia alvei
E	Enterobacter cloacae
C	Citrobacter freundii
K	Klebsiella aerogenes
Yes	Yersinia enterocolitica

Formerly SPICE /
Gram-negative bacteria ... to beta-lactam antibiotics ... #SPICE #SPACE #Bacteria ... #Resistance #Antibiotics ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
pylori) Infection - Diagnosis ... and Management ... developed countries Microbiology ... gram negative bacterium ... increased ABx resistance
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... if known high resistance ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... also important Management ... : • Empiric antibiotics ... #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... 10U reg IV + 1-2 amps ... NOT hypertonic Amp
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... or CT Scan Bacterial ... • Methicillin-resistant ... 96.1% • Empiric antibiotic
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative Rods, oxidase positive and glucose fermenter.
Virulence: Toxin
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis ... and Management ... toxin secretion, bacterial ... Aeromonas are resistant ... #Management #microbiology