Cultures and Next-Generation Sequencing
A 57-year-old male with a recent hospitalization 1 month ago for pneumonia presents with fevers, and hypotension. Should next-generation sequencing (NGS) be ordered alongside blood…
Infectious Diseases Cases
Each week, a fictional case describing a common antimicrobial stewardship opportunity is proposed on Twitter and LinkedIn. A question on how to best proceed with the antimicrobial conundrum, along with a polled response is included to gauge audience perspectives and understanding. KASIC cases are created by a KASIC Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and reviewed by multiple Infectious Diseases Pharmacists before posting.
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Anaerobes in Biliary Tract Infections
A 45-year-old male with an unremarkable past medical history is started on empiric ceftriaxone monotherapy for suspected cholecystitis. Should metronidazole be added? How did others…
A Yeast By Any Other Name
Fluconazole can be used to treat a Pichia kudriavzevii infection. True or False? How did others respond? Reveal the answer Best Answer False Explanation: Pichia…
Quinolone Cross-Reactivity
A 44-year-old female is on day 3 pip-tazo for a complicated UTI. Her urine culture grows P. aeruginosa and she is ready to go home.…
Surgical Prophylaxis Duration with a Drain
A 52-year-old female who is post-op day 1 s/p lumbar spine surgery has a drain left in place following surgery. Does antimicrobial prophylaxis need to…