Author: Matthew Song

Imipenem-Resistant Morganella is diagnosed with a hepatic abscess. Blood cultures reveal Morganella morganii resistant to imipenem but susceptible to ertapenem. Can ertapenem be used for outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer: Yes Explanation: Proteus, Morganella, and Providencia spp. are inherently less susceptible to imipenem through non-carbapenemase mechanisms. Cross-resistance …

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Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli An otherwise healthy presents to the ED for dehydration from frequent . A GI panel is sent and the patient is discharged after receiving IV fluids. The GI panel returns positive with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. What antibiotics should be prescribed? A. CiprofloxacinB. AzithromycinC. No antibiotics How did others respond? Reveal …

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