Community-Acquired Pneumonia - #PHARMFAX
Risk factors for MRSA and PsA are prior isolation, and hospitalization with antibiotics in past 90 days. Risk factors for MRSA and PsA...
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PHARMWYZE
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Aug 3, 20231 min read
AmpC-Producing Beta-Lactamases - #PHARMFAX
AmpC-producing organisms make beta-lactam/beta-lactamase combos and most cephalosporins and penicillins ineffective. AmpC-producing...
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Urinary Tract Infections: Outpatient - #PHARMFAX
Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract infection. Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Epididymo-Orchitis - #PHARMFAX
Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are dependent on patient risk factors. Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Nonoccupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
28 days of antiretroviral prophylaxis is recommended for patients who seen medical treatment within 72 hours of high risk...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrheae - #PHARMFAX
Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common STI in the US. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common STI in the US. Don’t...
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Canine Bites - #PHARMFAX
Children are more likely to experience dog bites and with greater severity compared to adults. Children are more likely to experience...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
Trichominiasis and Bacterial Vaginosis - #PHARMFAX
Bacterial vaginosis isn’t always sexually transmitted, and that trichomoniasis likely didn’t come from a toilet seat. Bacterial vaginosis...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
Traveler's Diarrhea - #PHARMFAX
Up to 40% of traveler’s experience traveler’s diarrhea. Up to 40% of traveler’s experience traveler’s diarrhea. Proper hygeine goes a...
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase - #PHARMFAX
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase organisms hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase...
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Open Fracture Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
Open fractures can lead to several complications, including compartment syndrome and osteomyelitis. Open fractures can lead to several...
Jul 27, 20231 min read
IV/PO Antibiotics: MRSA - #PHARMFAX
MRSA in the blood stream is an independent predictor of mortality. MRSA in the blood stream is an independent predictor of mortality. ...
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Community-Acquired Bacterial Meningitis - #PHARMFAX
Roughly 50% of patients with bacterial meningitis have disabling neuropsychological deficits. Roughly 50% of patients with bacterial...
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir) - #PHARMFAX
Paxlovid reduces progression to severe COVID19 by 89% of mild cases. Paxlovid reduces progression to severe COVID19 by 89% of mild...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Viral Encephalitis - #PHARMFAX
Acyclovir reduced mortality from herpes simplex encephalitis from 70% to 9%. Thats pretty good. The introduction of acyclovir reduced...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Urinary Tract Infections - #PHARMFAX
Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract infection. Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase - #PHARMFAX
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase organisms hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Nonoccupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
28 days of antiretroviral prophylaxis is recommended for patients who seek medical treatment within 72 hours of high risk nonoccupational...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Diabetic Foot Infection - #PHARMFAX
Diabetic foot infections are a significant contributer to osteomyelitis and lower extremity amputations. Diabetic foot infections are...
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