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IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... erysipelas with no focus ... oral antibiotic treatment ... #cellulitis #idsa
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Cytomegalovirus Infections ... other factors (e.g ... • Intravitreal injections ... ganciclovir (2 mg/injection ... #infections #HIVAIDS
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... #1 nosocomial infection ... • Flex-Sig: If ... Bezlotoxumab 10 mg/kg ... #Clostridium #Infection
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Visceral Leishmaniasis - Preferred Therapy:
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IDSA Recommendations ... interrupted schedule (e.g ... Leishmaniasis #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Lower Extremity Ulcers
Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. General principles
principles of management ... wound debridement, infection ... localized pressure, & treatment ... conditions such as DM & PAD ... Lifestyle changes (e.g
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist ... if symptoms of infection ... oral secretions (e.g ... monitoring (vital signs ... #Management #CriticalCare
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... trypanosomiasis) is an infectious ... family Route of infections ... Romana's sign ... 20-90%, normal ECG
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... not be subtle e.g ... vasculitis vs infection ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
antibiotic therapy (eg ... for C. difficile infection ... adjacent soft tissue infection ... be effective (eg ... Osteomyelitis #Infection