Burn Injury Complications and Treatment: A Case Study
Alison, a young woman with a burn foot injury, undergoes skin grafting which leads to inflammation and bacterial infection. Despite antibiotic treatment, she develops bacteremia and an abscess. The case study explores burn degrees, skin layers, graft types, inflammation causes, bacterial identificat
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Best Practices for Managing Bacteremia and Antibiotic Use
This resource highlights best practices for managing bacteremia and improving antibiotic use in acute care settings. It covers recommendations for blood culture collection, organism-specific management, de-escalation of antibiotic therapy, and duration of antibiotic therapy. The content also discuss
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Understanding Brucellae: Characteristics and Infection Routes
Brucellae are intracellular parasites causing brucellosis in humans, characterized by acute bacteremia followed by a chronic phase. The four zoonotic species are B. melitensis, B. abortus, B. suis, and B. canis. Their morphology, growth characteristics, antigenic structure, and common infection rout
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Interesting Case Conference - Brian C. Radlinski, MD (January 27, 2015)
A detailed case conference discussing the clinical history, prior treatments, blood bank reports, and a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction in a 43-year-old Caucasian female with systemic lupus erythematosus, end-stage renal disease, and multiple medical interventions. The presentation highlights
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