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SPICE (SPACE) Organisms
 - Colloquial acronym for gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known
to beta-lactam antibiotics ... include: • Serratia ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology ... AmpC #Resistance #Antibiotics
SPICE (SPACE) Organisms

Gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known as AmpC - Resistance may
include: • Serratia ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology ... AmpC #Resistance #Antibiotics
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script
Epidemiology:
 - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Spinal Epidural Abscess ... : IVDU, dental abscess ... Alcoholism, DM, HIV Microbiology ... source: blood cultures ... Surgical drainage - Antibiotics
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... : Blood cultures ... 90% of IE cases Culture ... • Blood cultures ... • IV Antibiotics
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... : Blood cultures ... 90% of IE cases Culture ... staphylococci Culture ... Treatment • IV antibiotics