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Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
Candida Glabrata ... Treatment: • Exhibits ... susceptibility testing ... presumed to be the CVC ... #diagnosis #management
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
susceptibility testing ... Echinocandin (strong ... Funduscopic Exam • CVC ... Removal • Infectious ... #management #candida
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... : • Infection, ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... thrombosis Testing