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Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on
Bacteriostatic agent ... Spectrum: covers all ... skin/soft titssue infections ... #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Vancomycin and Dalbavancin (lipoglycopeptide antibiotics) - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Glycopeptide -  inhibits cell wall synthesis
gram positive agent ... Used for: all sorts ... gram positive infections ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics ... #Review #Overview
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
Penicillium marneffei Infections ... Treating Acute Infection ... in Severely Ill ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
• Exposure to Agent ... weeks without infection ... smear: Smudge cells ... or basket cells ... microglobulin Treatment
Antifungal Echinocandins  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Inhibit glucan synthesis in fungal cell wall by blocking
synthase à fungicidal agent ... severe Candida infections ... for Aspergillus infections ... Anidulafungin #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
abnormal white blood cell ... 12 000 or <400 cells ... oral antibiotic treatment ... Two newer agents ... also effective agents
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Microsporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Microsporidiosis:
 • Because chronic microsporidiosis occurs
CD4 count >100 cells ... : • The best treatment ... patients with low CD4 cell ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL ... lymphocytes, smudge cells ... Complications: 1) Infection ... Agents: 1) ... Alkylating agents
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
= funny-shaped cells ... risk-stratification • Risks: infection ... Hypomethylating agents ... Allogeneic stem cell ... only curative treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
Treating Isospora belli ... Infection in HIV-AIDS ... Infection General ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology