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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
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
the 3 main drug classes ... of these drug classes ... patients genotype, treatment ... ambcarerx #HCV #Medications ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
IDSA Recommendations ... • In rare cases ... day for 10–14 days ... #Prevention #Treatment ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
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
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Progression hours to days ... tested and if negative ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
IDSA Recommendations ... Primary Infection Indications ... Uncomplicated Cases ... #Zoster #VZV #IDSA ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
IDSA Recommendations ... ., concomitant medications ... period of 7–10 days ... Cytomegalovirus #CMV #IDSA ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
aureus, Coagulase-negative ... staphylococci Culture Negative ... hematuria, + RF Treatment ... > than 5 to 7 days ... Diagnosis #cardiology #infectiousdiseases
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... histoplasmosis (>10 cases ... mg PO TID for 3 days ... #Prevention #Treatment ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology