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Antibiotic classification refers to the categorization of antibiotics based on their chemical structure, mechanism of action,
used to treat bacterial ... infections by killing ... Imagine treatments ... #Antibiotics #pharmacology ... classification #table
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... upper lid • Cause ... Warm compresses, antibiotic ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
Enteric Infections ... • In rare cases ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... once stable - ... shows a small, stable ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
Arterial pH <7.3 ... Infection is a very ... , antibiotics should ... the physiologic state ... Treatment with IV
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

BACTRIM/SEPTRA (TMP/SMX) - inhibit sequential steps in Folate synthesis --> bacteriostatic

Spectrum: Wide
Sulfonamides - Antibiotics ... including typical bacterial ... Notable highlights ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... progressive inflammatory infection ... including DM • Treatment ... growth of fresh viable ... - Antibiotic
CSF Penetration of Antimicrobials

Despite the poor CSF penetration, beta-lactams have the most research documenting successful treatment
compared to other antibiotic ... classes. 1 only ... line agents in bacterial ... of CNS infections ... InfectiousDiseases #Pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections ... histoplasmosis (>10 cases ... with ARV (see Table ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology