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Causes of Antibiotic Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diagnosis:
 • Non-Infectious: Malignant, Autoimmune, Drug-related (NMS, serotonin syndrome,
Diagnosis: • Non-Infectious ... take 48 hrs for infections ... Predisposition to Infections ... rxn), Secondary infection ... Infection: IV catheter
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) is a common complication of longstanding diabetes, and it is associated with
Diabetic foot infections ... co-pathogens in infections ... those at risk for infection ... treated, or severe infections ... foot infection
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... antifungals are required ... for effective treatment ... candida #mucosal #IDSA ... opportunistic #infections
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... #1 nosocomial infection ... post-ABx, but can ... be community-acquired ... #Clostridium #Infection
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
IDSA - Approach ... ) • Patient can ... for C. difficile infection ... adjacent soft tissue infection ... Osteomyelitis #Infection
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... infection - In ... favor of prolonged treatment ... osteomyelitis with antibiotic-resistant ... #infection #Bone
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
Infection is a very ... have new-onset diabetes ... any suspicion of infection ... , antibiotics should ... Treatment with IV
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Usually middle-aged diabetic ... present or signs of infection ... Coli, but can also ... Management: • Empiric antibiotics ... data • Early treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Microsporidiosis:
 • Because chronic microsporidiosis occurs
IDSA Recommendations ... Anti-motility agents can ... Gastrointestinal Infections ... available for this infection ... opportunistic #infections
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Disseminated Infections ... 50% in chronic infection ... weeks for acute infection ... MUCORMYCOSIS • Risk: Diabetes ... fever • Septic shock