Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections
Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is defined as the presence of bacteraemia originating from an intravenous catheter. It is the...
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Disseminated Candidiasis: Acute vs Chronic
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of disseminated candidiasis. Fortunately, a number of nov...
Antimicrobials During Pregnancy:Part 3 Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
On average, with one in four women will be receiving antibiotics throughout their pregnancy. Pregnancy-related antibiotic exposure has been ...
Antimicrobials During Pregnancy: Part 2 Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
On average, with one in four women will be receiving antibiotics throughout their pregnancy. Pregnancy-related antibiotic exposure has been ...
Antimicrobials During Pregnancy: Part 1 Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
On average, with one in four women will be receiving antibiotics throughout their pregnancy. Pregnancy-related antibiotic exposure has been ...
Parasitic Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis: Part 2
Although they are uncommon, parasitic infections that affect the central nervous system can have a substantial morbidity and mortality. In o...
Parasitic Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis: Part 1
Eosinophilic meningitis is defined by the presence of higher than 10 eosinophils per ml or at least 10% eosinophils in the total cerebrospin...
Uncommon Suspects of Oxidase Reaction
The oxidase test is a biochemical reaction that determines whether cytochrome oxidase, also known as indophenol oxidase is present. The redu...
Pillars of Antibiotic Dosing
Antimicrobials are unique in pharmacotherapy because one patient’s prescription can have a direct effect on others and its utilization remai...
Diverse Fungal Media: Use The Right One
The gold standard for confirming a clinical diagnosis is based on the culture method. However, because of the fast and frequently antagonist...
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