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Sulfonamides - Antibiotics Class Overview

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

Spectrum: Wide
Class Overview ... BACTRIM/SEPTRA ... including PCP PNA (drug ... choice, both for treatment ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview ... - Cytotoxic drugs ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
clinically important bacteria ... contrast important drug ... Varun Phadke @VarunPhadke2 ... #antibiogram #pharmacology ... #management #spectrum
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Infections+++: Virus ... CMV, HHV8,...), Bacteria ... immune deficiency, Drugs ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... • Therapeutic drug ... #valleyfever #management ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology