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Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
9 species, C. canimorsus ... the majority of infections ... , Clindamycin Prophylaxis ... #microbiology # ... zoonotic #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
When considering infections ... dogs & latter can cause ... gram-negative bacillus cause ... infection, because ... clindamycin Antibiotic prophylaxis
Infectious Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency
Anatomical distribution of vessels to the adrenal makes the gland prone to
Infectious Causes ... primary adrenal infection ... Capnocytophaga canimorsus ... #Causes #Adrenal ... endocrinology #infectiousdiseases
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... febrilepodcast] #InfectiousDiseases ... Capnocytophaga #Infection ... Diagnosis #Cats #Dogs #Microbiology ... #CAnimorsus
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Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
common route of infection ... barns and lake houses ... chills, myalgias, nausea ... management #treatment #microbiology ... #infectiousdiseases
A retrospective cohort study of blood culture results and microbiology laboratory charges for pediatric cases of
culture results and microbiology ... laboratory charges for pediatric ... cases of community-acquired ... skin/soft tissue infection ... #EBM #InfectiousDisease
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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transmission as zoonotic infection ... • Anorexia, Nausea ... management #treatment #microbiology ... #infectiousdiseases
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections ... Factors For NTM Infections ... status NTM Cause ... diagnosis • Microbiologic ... differential #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Infectious: • Pre-existing ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... Septic emboli cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Diagnosis #cardiology #infectiousdiseases