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In general, we expand antibiotics too soon in cellulitis, as clinical response (e.g. reduction in edema/erythema,
general, we expand antibiotics ... defervesence) can ... support switching antibiotics ... (e.g. abscess, osteomyelitis ... venous stasis or arterial
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
IDSA Recommendations ... Preventing and Treating Bacterial ... fluoroquinolones or rifaximin can ... pneumonia TMP-SMX may offer ... #IDSA #Prevention
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Epidemiology - 10% adult ... common cause of: CAP ... , Bacterial meningitis ... septic arthritis, osteomyelitis ... Urine antigen in CAP
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
IDSA - Approach ... Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis ... treatment) • Patient can ... comorbidities confer ... Diabetic #Foot #Osteomyelitis
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) is a common complication of longstanding diabetes, and it is associated with
neuropathy, peripheral arterial ... Empiric antibiotic ... therapy can be ... Osteomyelitis occurs ... Diabetes #ulcer #osteomyelitis
Antimicrobial Regimens for Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis in Adults
Initial empirical therapy: 
 • Amoxicillin-clavulanate (500 mg/125 mg
Regimens for Acute Bacterial ... Rhinosinusitis in Adults ... qd) Risk for antibiotic ... Antimicrobial #empiric #idsa ... #antibiotics #Bacterial
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... or CT Scan Bacterial ... Obtain in severe CAP ... 96.1% • Empiric antibiotic ... be initiated in adults
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
externa - Caused by bacterial ... /squamous cell CA ... • Mandibular osteomyelitis ... Cranial nerve IX can ... Previous episodes • Medical