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Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
#DAAs #Antivirals ... #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... #infectiousdisease ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
Guide to Treatment of Hepatitis C with Direct Acting Antivirals.

Here is a pocket guide to initial
of HCV with DAAs ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #HepatitisC #HCV ... #DAA #DirectActing ... #Guide #Medications
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
For HCV we use different ... patients genotype, treatment ... /ambcarerx #HCV ... #Medications #Naming ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
duration), Several medications ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... for alternative causes ... , HBV, HCV, HEV, ... biopsy if: • Negative
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
half-life = 40 days ... 200ng/mL Best indications ... • Special cases ... Hydroxychloroquine #HCQ ... #rheumatology #pharmacology
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Immunocompromised host (HIV ... period is 2-14 days ... • Anorexia, Nausea ... Treatment: • TMP-SMX-DS ... #microbiology #infectiousdiseases
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... • Onset: Few days ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Treatment Options ... regimen for 14 days ... Consider other causes ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
Hospitalization - Pathophysiology ... recognition of bedrest’s negative ... prolonged rest can cause ... lying down and can cause ... #pathophysiology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
Infections in HIV-AIDS ... • In rare cases ... day for 10–14 days ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology