FOAMid

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#FOAMid

[The Infectious Diseases Trivia @TheIDtrivia]

1/3 #IDTwitter We are so excited to introduce our first Trivia-collab with @DartmouthID 🙌

25 yo F presented for evaluation of 3 months hx of progressive enlarging neck mass w/o any other symptoms. She was treated with Azythromycin->Amox/Clav -> TMP SMX without improvement

[Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases @MayoClinicINFD]

Weekend Digest

Name the Pathogen

Five Clues
1. Crowded conditions
2. Autoinfection
3. Perianal pruritus
4. Paddle test
5. Albendazole

[FOAMid @foamid]

Study suggests ID consult lowers mortality from #pseudomonas #bacteremia infection. Another reason to call your ID colleagues 🤓

#FOAMid

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[The Curbsiders @thecurbsiders]

It's here! #359 #Monkeypox with Dr. Boghuma Titanji (@Boghuma) 🐵 Master the latest knowledge on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak! Learn how to recognize monkeypox in the clinic, how to test for monkeypox, and more. #MedEd #FOAMed

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[Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine @BrownJHM]

A middle aged male is admitted for the treatment of neurosyphilis. Eye exam reveals these findings. What is the clinical finding? (Video by @medicalknowled1 h/t @grepmeded) #Medtwitter

[FOAMid @foamid]

For those interested in reading more about the #antifungals coming down the pipeline, this is a great concise summary.

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#FOAMid #FOAMed

[FOAMid @foamid]

Image examples in @NEJM of #monkeypox genital lesions.
#FOAMed #FOAMid

[NEJM @NEJM]

Just published: new Images in Clinical Medicine of monkeypox genital lesions. https://t.co/70N6CY9LdX

[knowmedge @knowmedge]

Q4: Which antibiotic, especially when used with an ACE inhibitor or ARB, can increase the chances of hyperkalemia? #ABIM #USMLE #NBME

[FOAMid @foamid]

Summary: Consider #monkeypox in pts w/ typical rash, esp if recent appropriate travel hx.
Incubation time: 1-3wks
Assoc. sx: f/c, lymphadenopathy —> rash (1-3d later)
DDx: secondary #syphilis, #HZV, #chancroid, #VZV

Photo of rash from @CDCgov

#FOAMid #Derm #emergencymed

[CDC @CDCgov]

CDC Health Alert Network update: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and CDC are investigating a confirmed case of monkeypox in the United States. See recommendations for clinicians and health departments: https://t.co/Lpve8ZsSed.

[FOAMid @foamid]

Gas in tissues? --> Think clostridia species!
#FOAMid #FOAMed #clostridia

May 5, 2022 | NEJM https://t.co/zBML2rV3Er

[FOAMid @foamid]

Have been seeing cryptogenic organizing pneumonia post-COVID19 recently so this review article is very timely.
#FOAMid #FOAMed #pulm

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[FOAMid @foamid]

Updated #vaccine #guidelines!
💉#HBV for all adults<60yrs, with risk factors >60yrs
💉#Zoster: RZV for all immunocompromised adults
💉#Pneumococcus: PCV20 alone or PCV15+PPSV23
#FOAMid #FOAMed #primarycare #immunizations

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[FOAMid @foamid]

Great DDx list!
#FOAMid #FOAMed #FOAMcc

[Prathit Kulkarni, MD @PrathitKulkarni]

4. Differential diagnosis for new fever without localizing signs in an ICU patient:

- Line-related or occult bacteremia
- Possibly CAUTI if unable to verbalize Sxs.
- DVT/PE
- Drugs
- Possibly PNA, although expect vent changes
- Skin/soft tissue infxn on back
- Intra-abdominal

[Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases @MayoClinicINFD]

Weekend Digest

Name the pathogen

Five clues
1. #Beaver
2. Binary fission
3. #Steatorrhea
4. #Tinidazole
5. #IBS irritable bowel syndrome

[Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @ABsteward]

NIH update💥💥
Therapeutic Management of Nonhospitalized Adults With #COVID19 #TwitteRx #medtwitter #TwitteRx #MedEd
https://t.co/QpKsVJArUj

[Prathit Kulkarni, MD @PrathitKulkarni]

7. Staph aureus in the blood is almost NEVER a contaminant, even if only in a bottle or two.

[FOAMid @foamid]

Staph aureus in the blood ➡️ NOT a contaminant. Please call ID.

#FOAMid #FOAMed #staphylococcus

[FOAMid @foamid]

A fantastic, articulate review of #STIs by Khalil Ghanem. Reviews 2021 STI guidelines, esp M.genitalium tx and syphilis diagnostic approach.
#FOAMed #FOAMid https://t.co/OBuJKAK40r

[FOAMid @foamid]

ACIP (@CDCgov) now recommends #PCV20 alone or #PCV15 followed by #PPSV23 for all adults >/= 65yrs and adults <65 with predisposing conditions who haven’t yet been vaccinated.
#FOAMid #FOAMed #vaccines

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[Bug Pharmacist 💊🧫 Tim Gauthier @IDstewardship]

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#IDquiz on a Blursday

Answer is here 👉 https://t.co/C8mNRBhcGm

#IDtwitter #TwitteRx #MedTwitter