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Modified penicillin binding proteins as mechanism of resistance to antibiotics.
Penicillin Binding Proteins (Transpeptidases) cross link peptidoglycan
will modify the PBPS ... amox for an ear infection ... in presence of PCNs ... Binding #Proteins #AMR ... #PBP #pharmacology
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
antibiotics used ... define the type of infection ... Dapto, Linezolid Amp-S ... infectiousdisease #antibiotics ... #pharmacology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
When considering infections ... the key to the diagnosis ... C. canimorsus infection ... Capnocytophaga infection ... Indiana University Infectious
Leukemias Overview: ALL, CML, AML, APML, CLL

Acute leukemias > 20% blasts in the peripheral blood smear
Malaise, bleeding, infections ... involvement • 30%: CNS ... pain, bleeding, infections ... bruising, bleeding, infection ... Hematology #Oncology #Diagnosis
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... host response to infection ... AMS (GCS < 15) ... SBP < 100 3. ... broad spectrum antibiotics
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... to exclude are infections ... Recurrent middle ear infections ... , recent viral infection ... chorioretinitis, CNS