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Kelly Frank

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calendar_today10-01-2023 21:29:23

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In the case of antimicrobial prophylaxis for major elective surgeries, patients receiving cefazolin plus vancomycin had a nearly 20% increase in the incidence of AKI when compared to using cefazolin alone. #PITT_ID23

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A lot of consideration goes into recommending appropriate therapy in bacterial infections, especially those showing resistance #PITT_ID23

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Syria has reported over 80,000 cases of cholera in a 5-month period. Given the recent earthquake in the country, infection prevention is now an even greater challenge. #PITT_ID23

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This is a really cool resource. Under Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh is listed for investigating fungal infections in the hospital setting. #PITT_ID23

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From class, we learned that Shigella is a gram-negative bacteria in the Enterobacterales family. Enterobacterales can display resistance through intrinsic, acquired, and inducible mechanisms. #PITT_ID23

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Vibrio cholerae is a serious, life-threatening bacteria that can infect people and be fatal within 24 hours. #PITT_ID23

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Yesterday, Rezafungin was FDA approved for the treatment of fungal infections including Candida albicans in patients over 18 that have limited options for treatment. #PITT_ID23

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The importance of updating clinical breakpoints for piperacillin-tazobactam to prioritize patient safety and safeguard antibiotic use. #PITT_ID23

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been found in multiple artificial tears products. This bug is resistant to many antibiotics and can cause itchiness and redness when infection occurs in the eyes. #PITT_ID23

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These two gram-negative organisms can cause CAP. A beta-lactam and macrolide used together is a good option for treating inpatients with non-severe CAP. #PITT_ID23