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Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Diagnosis: • Physical ... Specificity of 97%) Treatment ... patients with bacteremia ... #microbiology #diagnosis ... #management
Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc)- Diagnosis and Management Summary
Opportunistic bacteria, Healthcare Associated Infection
Gram-Negative Bacilli, Non-lactose fermenting, oxidase
complex (Bcc)- Diagnosis ... and Management ... Opportunistic bacteria ... breath, wheezing Treatment ... #Management #treatment
Spinal Epidural Abscess Overview

Infection in the epidural space - often caused by bacteremia or direct spread
often caused by bacteremia ... Risk Factors, Diagnostics ... and Treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Persistent fever and/or bacteremia ... Persistent fever and/or bacteremia ... Hernodynamically stable after treatment ... Algorithm #CRBSI #diagnosis ... #management
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Patients at risk for bacteremia ... dysfunction paralysis Diagnosis ... imaging as needed Treatment ... Epidural #Abscess #diagnosis ... #management
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 ... #treatment #diagnosis
Aeromonas spp - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Aeromonas spp: Gram-negative Rods, oxidase positive and glucose fermenter.
Virulence: Toxin
and Management ... aquatic injury • Bacteremia ... blood cultures Treatment ... #Management #microbiology ... InfectiousDiseases #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... Initiate empiric treatment ... acid by colonic bacteria ... ammonia-producing colonic bacteria ... #Management #treatment
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 ... data • Early treatment ... #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Auto-amplification loop Diagnosis ... CMV, HHV8,...), Bacteria ... Unknown cause Treatment ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis ... #management #treatment