Antimicrobials for Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
A 65-year-old man has suspected acute bacterial prostatitis. Local E. coli resistance rates to quinolones and TMP-SMX are ~30%. Can empiric ceftriaxone be used? How…
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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Antibiotics For Abscesses
Antibiotics For Abscesses A 23-year-old patient receives incision and drainage in the ED for a small abscess on his back and is discharged. Should he…
Higher Cefazolin Urine Breakpoint
Higher Cefazolin Urine Breakpoint A 32-year-old patient is sent home from the ED on cephalexin for an uncomplicated UTI. A few days later the urine…
Dual β-Lactam Indications
Dual β-Lactam Indications A 62-year-old patient is empirically started on ceftriaxone and vancomycin for suspected bacterial meningitis. Later ampicillin is ordered. Should both ampicillin and…
Linezolid For Line Infections
Linezolid For Line Infections A patient presents with pain and erythema around a PICC line. The line was removed, blood cultures grew CoNS, and the…