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Summary of the adverse effects associated with the use of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole

Mnemonic - NOT RISKY?

N - Neurologic
#TMPSMX #bactrim ... Pharmacology #Mnemonic #NOTRISKY
HACEK is the acronym commonly used to describe and help doctors to remember a group of
which can also cause ... endocarditis is caused ... by HACEK bacteria ... endocarditis is caused
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone/Area Postrema:
 • Drugs:
	- Chemo agents
	-
Causes of Nausea ... • Toxins: - Bacteria ... Malignancy #nausea ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Sebaceous hyperplasia 
 - Yellow papule 
 - Donut-shape 
 - Central umbilication 
 - Telangiectasia
Usually multiple - Causes ... Benign #Clinical #Photo
Infographic of common causes of acute otitis media and resistance mechanisms of these bacteria. 
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus
Infographic of common causes ... mechanisms of these bacteria
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
Chronic, indwelling catheter + bacteriuria (Providencia, Klebsiella, E.coli*) + alkaline urine
Tryptophan → Indoxyl
Sulfatase enzyme (bacteria ... pathophysiology #clinical #photo
Aortitis - Diagnosis and Workup
Clinical History:
 - Fever, weight loss, deterioration of general health
 - Aortic
depending on the cause ... Mycobacterium, Pyogenic bacteria ... #Differential #Causes
Transplant Infections Timeline
Pre-transplant:
 • Common bacteria (endogenous): Staphylococci (skin), Gram-negative bacilli (gut)
 • Viruses: HSV (reactivation)
Engraftment:
Pre-transplant: • Common bacteria ... Engraftment: • Common bacteria ... post-engraftment: • Bacteria ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... 10% Crab, few cases ... consumption First case ... which renders bacteria ... legs #clinical #photo
Lower Urinary Tract Infections: Complications
 - Infection damages the urinary tract epithelium causing fibroblast proliferation and
epithelial barrier -> Bacteria ... - In males, bacteria ... Urease-producing bacteria ... urea which may cause