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#OTILT Community acquired MRSA strains are genetically different from hospital acquired MRSA strains. CA MRSA is always resistant to beta-lactams and often to erythromycin but remains susceptible to several other antimicrobial agents.
https://t.co/HQU8VVTs8D

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#OTILT Mycetoma grains have different morphological features; their size varies from microscopic to 5 mm in diameter. Black grains may be indicative of a fungal species.
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In patients with HIV TB coinfection, Initiation of antiretroviral therapy is often complicated by the TB-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS). Onset of TB IRIS typically occurs within three months of ART initiation.
https://t.co/DYVyoA5uGq

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#OTILT In patients with suspected Lyme, PCR testing is not sensitive on specimens other than synovial fluid!
https://t.co/jQMoT2904d

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#OTILT Although mechanical valves are more durable than bioprosthetic valves, they pose a higher risk for thromboembolic complications and require lifelong anticoagulation with warfarin.
https://t.co/Pf0vzkNepI

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#OTILT With the exception of patients with tuberculous meningitis and cryptococcal meningitis, Initiation of ART in the first 2 weeks of treatment for serious opportunistic infections has been shown to be associated with improved survival . https://t.co/YMdNrSoKMu

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#OTILT Dolutegravir + rilpivirine (Juluca) can be considered in patients with renal impairment (eGFR<15) who are virally suppressed for at least 6 months.
https://t.co/Ih25CBmdFS

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#OTILT Thermal dimorphic fungi appear as multicellular molds in cold environments and depict a single celled yeast morphology in warm environments!
https://t.co/qbkrgssKZp.

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Linezolid- associated peripheral neuropathy can occur in patients who take linezolid for more than 28 days. Because of its activity against resistant organisms that cause osteomyelitis and prosthetic joint infections, this risk must be considered during antimicrobial selection.

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#OTILT A 2-dose regimen of weekly dalbavancin is effective and well tolerated for the treatment of osteomyelitis in adults. It can be reasonably considered in patients who are non-adherent to/failed antibiotics that require a longer course of therapy.
https://t.co/gWU67huY94