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

#IDsky 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👇 www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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. www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky Do you know the faux pas of an ID consultation? Don’t make these mistakes! Here are 8 steps to a successful ID consultation www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

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#IDsky 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* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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. www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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. www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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 www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/candida/

#IDsky 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! www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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* www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/march-2...

#IDsky 48 yo man p/w fever, chills, malaise, jaundice, throat swelling, & exudative pharyngitis. AST 299, ALT 528, Bili 8.3. Read about this interesting case of primary EBV hepatitis & how early intervention made the difference! *click to read* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky 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* www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDBoardReview 75 yo woman w/ PMH HTN, DM p/w 4d abd pain, f/c, n/v/diarrhea after eating raw crab 48 hours earlier. Blood cx grows out GNRs, what is dx? A. Enteropathogenic E. coli B. Haemophilus influenza C. Vibrio cholera non-O1/non-O139 strain D. PsAR www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/vibrio/

#IDBoardReview 35 yo man p/w painless ulcer in R groin following unprotected sex 1 wk prior w/new partner. Pt w/ hx syphilis 5y ago. FTA Ab+, RPR-. What next? A. - RPR, no need to tx B. Tx empirically, rpt RPR in 4 wks C. 👀 for alternative dx D. B & C www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/syphilis/

#IDBoardReview 49 yo woman with PMH relapsed multiple myeloma tx with Isatuximab, pomalyst, & dex p/w 3 d of fever, AMS, dense LLL pna . What is the dx? A. HSV pna B. Bacterial pna w/encapsulated org C. Reactivation TB D. Aspergillosis www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/multipl...

60 yo patient with PMH schizoaffective disorder p/w hypertrophic growths on hands and feet. WBC 6.4, 6.6% eos. What is the diagnosis and how would you treat this patient? *click to take the quiz* www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/decembe...

#IDBoardReview What levels are abnormal in specific antibody deficiency? A. Quantitative immunoglobulins B. IgG subsets C. Response to protein based vaccine D. Response to conjugate vaccines E. Response to polysaccharide antigens

#BoardReview Which is NOT a criteria for PJI dx according to 2013 IDSA guidelines? A. Sinus tract w/ prosthesis B. ⬆️ WBC w/ ⬆️ PMNs w/in synovial fluid (3K w/80% PMNs) C. + pus near prosthesis intraop D. ≥2 +cx w/ same org (pre-/intraop)

#IDBoardReview #Mycobacterium Test your ID knowledge w/ our ID Board Review❓ Bank! Which of the following is NOT a recognized subspecies of M. abscessus? A. abscessus B. bolletii C. massiliense D. chelonae *click here*

#IDBoardReview #Measles Test your ID knowledge w/ our ID Board Review❓ Bank! People born before what yr are considered to be immune to measles due to the likelihood of natural infection prior to widespread vaccination? A) 1957 B) 1963 C) 1970 D) 1980

#IDBoardReview #Immunodeficiency Test your ID knowledge with our ID Board Review Question Bank! Which of the following antibody concentrations must be normal to qualify for dx of IgG subclass deficiency? A. IgA B. IgM C. IgG D. IgE

#IDBoardReview #HIV Test your ID knowledge w/ our ID Board Review ❓Bank! 45 yo man p/w unstable angina, undergoes PCI. His HIV ELISA is +, CD4 100 & VL 250K. If you had to Rx a PI, which would be best? A. Darunavir B. Atazanavir C. Fosemprenavir D. Lopinavir

#IDBoardReview #Encephalitis Test your ID knowledge with our ID Board Review Question Bank! What is NOT one of the minor criteria for the definition of encephalitis A. Fever B. New onset seizure C. Acute mental status change D. CSF WBC ≥ 5 *Click here* www.ppidjournal.com/quiz/encepha...

#IDBoardReview #HepB Test your ID knowledge with our ID Board Review Question Bank! Which of the following is considered the main indicator of previously resolved HBV (HBsAg-, anti-HBc+) A. ⬆️ ALT 2x ULN B. Detectable HBV DNA C. + HBsAg D. A and C E. B and C

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Explore the complexities of treating M. abscessus in this article! These are the pharmacy pearls you need to know about each agent as treatment can be challenging. A fantastic reference as a starting point.

#IDsky 38 yo man p/w 1 week history of scrotal, penile swelling, fevers and CT below. What is the likely diagnosis? Click below to read this interesting case report! https://buff.ly/3ERBaQ0

#IDsky #Medsky Check out this interesting case of MDR TB treated with BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) for 26 weeks. Read about how this decision was made and about advancements in MDR and XDR TB treatments here! 👇 www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky #Medsky Check out this fascinating case report of M. abscessus PD-catheter related peritonitis, treated successfully with combination clofazimine and omadacycline www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

#IDsky #Medsky A 22 yo woman p/w R knee pain & mild swelling, accompanied by lower back pain. This article will equip you with the knowledge to approach inflammatory arthritis, outline subsequent steps, and effectively narrow down the differential diagnosis! www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...

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Dive into this comprehensive article on Ulcer Node Syndrome! Explore the differential diagnosis & examine 4 unique case studies to sharpen your diagnostic skills. #IDsky #MedSky www.ppidjournal.com/doi10-55636-...