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Summary of Infections in which Steroids play a role in treatment
 • TB meningitis
 • TB
Summary of Infections ... pneumonia • COVID ... • Severe lepra reaction ... #Steroids #Indications ... #infections #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
Penicillium marneffei Infections ... Prophylaxis) Indication ... PO once daily Indication ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
-6 activates T cells ... 22% - Infusion reaction ... respiratory tract infection ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Medications
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... allergy, drug reaction ... , infection, neoplasms ... Strongyloides infection
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
recommended Infectious ... , Cystisospora belli ... : Medications, Acute ... NonInfectious #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... approved for this indication ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... surgery or ileal resection ... Parasitic infections ... Medications 7. ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Aztreonam • If infectious ... strong clinical indication ... the Allergy and Infectious ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Visceral Leishmaniasis - Preferred Therapy:
 •
Leishmaniasis Indication ... CD4 count <200 cells ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
) in HIV-AIDS Indications ... 50 mg PO BID Indication ... least 3-6 months Indication ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #management