PPID Journal

Infectious Disease journal for everyday physicians. Written by practicing doctors with articles focusing on the most important topics of daily practice.

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Pt presents with 2 wk headaches, blurred vision, polyuria, polydipsia, Na 121. Found to have panhypopituitarism from mass involving pituitary gland. CT chest and skin lesion below. What is the diagnosis? https://t.co/kdZiGfxzzj

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What happens when a 79 year old woman wrestles a badger to protect her dog? What do you get from a badger bite? Read all about this fascinating case report here! https://t.co/q5ONf4U3QI

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Curbside consults are a daily reality in ID practice - but are we thinking carefully about the risk?
This article examines the clinical, ethical and legal dimensions of curbside consults and gives you practical strategies to minimize liability

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Clinical educators - this one’s for you! A pragmatic approach to teaching ID in a busy private practice - actionable strategies to boost engagement and learning! https://t.co/lIWDn3jr76

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Malpractice litigation is a reality for many clinicians - even in ID. This article explains the anatomy of a lawsuit and shares proves risk reduction strategies to help protect your practice and your patients 🩺 💡https://t.co/Qk52HSPbU3

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New case report: Strep canis bacteremia in a COVID19 patient - a rare zoonotic infection with potential serious implications.
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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 here*

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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. https://t.co/3BhRYiYQen

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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 Financially Successful Private Practice ID group 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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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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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! https://t.co/Tq3ndbbKsA

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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, and exudative pharyngitis. AST 299, ALT 528, Bili 8.3. Read about this interesting case of primary EBV hepatitis in an immunocompetent patient & how early intervention made the difference! *click to read* https://t.co/Z3bal5Nvh3

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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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