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New case report: Strep canis bacteremia in a COVID19 patient - a rare zoonotic infection with potential serious implications.
New case report: Strep canis bacteremia in a COVID19 patient - a rare zoonotic infection with potential serious implications.
56 yo retired Desert Storm veteran p/w 1 month of fevers, 2 wks of headaches, 4 d of floaters & progressive loss of central vision. Hx of fostering dogs🐕 & 🐈. Fundoscopic exam: optic nerve disc edema w/ blurred disc margins. How would you tx? *click👇
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56 yo retired Desert Storm veteran p/w 1 month of fevers, 2 wks of headaches, 4 d of floaters & progressive loss of central vision. Hx of fostering dogs🐕 & 🐈. Fundoscopic exam: optic nerve disc edema w/ blurred disc margins. How would you tx? *click👇
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Curious about the differences between FMTs for recurrent C. Diff? Which therapy suits your patient best? Explore the 4 options: Rebyota, Vowst, VE303, and CP101 here. www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
Curious about the differences between FMTs for recurrent C. Diff? Which therapy suits your patient best? Explore the 4 options: Rebyota, Vowst, VE303, and CP101 here. www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
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Here are 8 steps to a successful ID consultation
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Do you know the faux pas of an ID consultation? Don’t make these mistakes!
Here are 8 steps to a successful ID consultation
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Learn key strategies on how to build a thriving Infectious Disease Private Practice here!
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Learn key strategies on how to build a thriving Infectious Disease Private Practice here!
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22 yo man w/ PMH bicuspid aortic valve & recent dental work presents with fever, myalgias and Strep gordonii bacteremia. Echo shows this ⬇️. What is the diagnosis? *Click here to find out*
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22 yo man w/ PMH bicuspid aortic valve & recent dental work presents with fever, myalgias and Strep gordonii bacteremia. Echo shows this ⬇️. What is the diagnosis? *Click here to find out*
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50 yo man with poorly controlled DM, HTN p/w Group B strep bacteremia and the below findings. What is the diagnosis? *Click here to find out*
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50 yo man with poorly controlled DM, HTN p/w Group B strep bacteremia and the below findings. What is the diagnosis? *Click here to find out*
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Read this fascinating case of myopericarditis caused by Salmonella! Pt presented with chest pain, fever, diffuse ST elevation on EKG, and trop elevation with diffuse enhancement of cardiac wall with myocardial edema.
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Read this fascinating case of myopericarditis caused by Salmonella! Pt presented with chest pain, fever, diffuse ST elevation on EKG, and trop elevation with diffuse enhancement of cardiac wall with myocardial edema.
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Read this fascinating case of myopericarditis caused by Salmonella! Pt presented with chest pain, fever, diffuse ST elevation on EKG, and trop elevation with diffuse enhancement of cardiac wall with myocardial edema.
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Read this fascinating case of myopericarditis caused by Salmonella! Pt presented with chest pain, fever, diffuse ST elevation on EKG, and trop elevation with diffuse enhancement of cardiac wall with myocardial edema.
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Which pts undergoing abdominal surgery should receive empiric anti-fungal therapy?
A. Any abdominal surgery
B. Septic shock
C. Pts w/ recent abdominal surgery & recurrent gastrointestinal perforations/anastomotic leakages
D. Pts w/hx of prior abx exposure
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Which pts undergoing abdominal surgery should receive empiric anti-fungal therapy?
A. Any abdominal surgery
B. Septic shock
C. Pts w/ recent abdominal surgery & recurrent gastrointestinal perforations/anastomotic leakages
D. Pts w/hx of prior abx exposure
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Severe malaria meets sickle cell anemia: A complex case where P. Falciparum & ACS challenge both dx & treatment. Successful recovery with artesunate & RBC exchange transfusion highlight importance of timing concurrent prompt management! www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
Severe malaria meets sickle cell anemia: A complex case where P. Falciparum & ACS challenge both dx & treatment. Successful recovery with artesunate & RBC exchange transfusion highlight importance of timing concurrent prompt management! www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
68 yo PWH on biktarvy, CD4 650, undetectable VL, recent dx of bladder cancer, bilateral nephrostomies, p/w PURPLE urine (see picture). Why is the urine purple? *click to find out*
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68 yo PWH on biktarvy, CD4 650, undetectable VL, recent dx of bladder cancer, bilateral nephrostomies, p/w PURPLE urine (see picture). Why is the urine purple? *click to find out*
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48 yo man p/w fever, chills, malaise, jaundice, throat swelling, & exudative pharyngitis. AST 299, ALT 528, Bili 8.3. Read about this interesting case of primary EBV hepatitis & how early intervention made the difference! *click to read* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
48 yo man p/w fever, chills, malaise, jaundice, throat swelling, & exudative pharyngitis. AST 299, ALT 528, Bili 8.3. Read about this interesting case of primary EBV hepatitis & how early intervention made the difference! *click to read* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...
73 yo man p/w chronic oral lesions, odynophagia, mildly enlarged cervical LAD, 20 lb weight loss and RUL nodule. What is the diagnosis and how did he do? *Click to find out*
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73 yo man p/w chronic oral lesions, odynophagia, mildly enlarged cervical LAD, 20 lb weight loss and RUL nodule. What is the diagnosis and how did he do? *Click to find out*
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75 yo woman w/ PMH HTN, DM p/w 4d abd pain, f/c, n/v/diarrhea after eating raw crab 48 hours earlier. Blood cx grows out GNRs, what is dx?
A. Enteropathogenic E. coli
B. Haemophilus influenza
C. Vibrio cholera non-O1/non-O139 strain
D. PsAR
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75 yo woman w/ PMH HTN, DM p/w 4d abd pain, f/c, n/v/diarrhea after eating raw crab 48 hours earlier. Blood cx grows out GNRs, what is dx?
A. Enteropathogenic E. coli
B. Haemophilus influenza
C. Vibrio cholera non-O1/non-O139 strain
D. PsAR
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35 yo man p/w painless ulcer in R groin following unprotected sex 1 wk prior w/new partner. Pt w/ hx syphilis 5y ago. FTA Ab+, RPR-. What next?
A. - RPR, no need to tx
B. Tx empirically, rpt RPR in 4 wks
C. 👀 for alternative dx
D. B & C
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35 yo man p/w painless ulcer in R groin following unprotected sex 1 wk prior w/new partner. Pt w/ hx syphilis 5y ago. FTA Ab+, RPR-. What next?
A. - RPR, no need to tx
B. Tx empirically, rpt RPR in 4 wks
C. 👀 for alternative dx
D. B & C
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49 yo woman with PMH relapsed multiple myeloma tx with Isatuximab, pomalyst, & dex p/w 3 d of fever, AMS, dense LLL pna . What is the dx?
A. HSV pna
B. Bacterial pna w/encapsulated org
C. Reactivation TB
D. Aspergillosis
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49 yo woman with PMH relapsed multiple myeloma tx with Isatuximab, pomalyst, & dex p/w 3 d of fever, AMS, dense LLL pna . What is the dx?
A. HSV pna
B. Bacterial pna w/encapsulated org
C. Reactivation TB
D. Aspergillosis
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What levels are abnormal in specific antibody deficiency?
A. Quantitative immunoglobulins
B. IgG subsets
C. Response to protein based vaccine
D. Response to conjugate vaccines
E. Response to polysaccharide antigens
What levels are abnormal in specific antibody deficiency?
A. Quantitative immunoglobulins
B. IgG subsets
C. Response to protein based vaccine
D. Response to conjugate vaccines
E. Response to polysaccharide antigens
Which is NOT a criteria for PJI dx according to 2013 IDSA guidelines?
A. Sinus tract w/ prosthesis
B. ⬆️ WBC w/ ⬆️ PMNs w/in synovial fluid (3K w/80% PMNs)
C. + pus near prosthesis intraop
D. ≥2 +cx w/ same org (pre-/intraop)
Which is NOT a criteria for PJI dx according to 2013 IDSA guidelines?
A. Sinus tract w/ prosthesis
B. ⬆️ WBC w/ ⬆️ PMNs w/in synovial fluid (3K w/80% PMNs)
C. + pus near prosthesis intraop
D. ≥2 +cx w/ same org (pre-/intraop)
#Mycobacterium
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized subspecies of M. abscessus?
A. abscessus
B. bolletii
C. massiliense
D. chelonae
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#Mycobacterium
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized subspecies of M. abscessus?
A. abscessus
B. bolletii
C. massiliense
D. chelonae
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#Measles
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People born before what yr are considered to be immune to measles due to the likelihood of natural infection prior to widespread vaccination?
A) 1957
B) 1963
C) 1970
D) 1980
#Measles
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People born before what yr are considered to be immune to measles due to the likelihood of natural infection prior to widespread vaccination?
A) 1957
B) 1963
C) 1970
D) 1980
#Immunodeficiency
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Which of the following antibody concentrations must be normal to qualify for dx of IgG subclass deficiency?
A. IgA
B. IgM
C. IgG
D. IgE
#Immunodeficiency
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Which of the following antibody concentrations must be normal to qualify for dx of IgG subclass deficiency?
A. IgA
B. IgM
C. IgG
D. IgE