18 results
C5-C9 Deficiency - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Note:
 • Risk of invasive meningococcal disease is 1000-10000x higher
infections • Clinical meningitis ... to form MAC -> susceptibility ... infection, Commonly N. meningitidis ... colonization of N. meningitidis ... , Incr susceptibility
Recommendations for specific antimicrobial therapy in bacterial meningitis based on isolated pathogen and susceptibility testing.

#IDSA #Meningitis
antimicrobial therapy in bacterial ... meningitis based ... isolated pathogen and susceptibility ... #IDSA #Meningitis
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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Nuchal #Rigidity #Meningitis ... Clinical #Video #Peds
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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial ... Meningitis Flexion ... hypertonic neck extensor ... Nuchal #Rigidity #Meningitis ... Clinical #Video #Peds
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ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
Antibiotics #Classes #Bacterial ... Spectrum #Coverage #Susceptibility ... #Pharmacology #Microbiology
General Bacterial Antibiogram - Antibiotics and Spectrum of Coverage
Make sure you consult your local antibiogram!
VRE -
General Bacterial ... Antibiotics #Classes #Bacterial ... Spectrum #Coverage #Susceptibility ... #Pharmacology #Microbiology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis ... has pain with extension ... Kernigs #Sign #Meningitis ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
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SPICE (SPACE) Organisms

Gram-negative bacteria that have inducible, chromosomal beta-lactamase genes known as AmpC - Resistance may
Gram-negative bacteria ... detected on initial susceptibility ... #Diagnosis #Microbiology ... #SPICE #SPACE #Bacteria
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
- Encapsulated bacteria ... • Neisseria meningitidis ... Asplenia #Pathogens #microbiology
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Streptocccus Pneumoniae Microbiology ... cause of: CAP, Bacterial ... meningitis, Otitis ... Bacteremia 10-14 days, Meningitis ... Pneumoniae #strep #microbiology