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Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... than one cause (e.g ... carcinomatosis, HF, etc ... Cell count and differential ... #workup #Differential
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
prior resistance. e.g ... ESBL, KPC, VRE. etc ... #management #infectiousdisease ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #table #sensitivities
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
microbiological techniques Work-up ... , extracardiac sites ... special stains (e.g ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #differential ... #workup #infectiousdiseases
Safe Living After Transplant: Respiratory hygiene / respiratory infection prevention
 • Wear a mask when around
high-risk activities (e.g ... crowded areas as able ... (e.g. shopping ... homeless shelters, etc ... infection #prevention #InfectiousDiseases