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The Art and Science of Infectious Disease Consultation - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · 3d

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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👇

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · 5d

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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-...

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · 6d

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Do you know the faux pas of an ID consultation? Don’t make these mistakes!
Here are 8 steps to a successful ID consultation

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Infectious disease is a cognitive specialty, procedurally represented by the consultation. Done correctly, a consultation is a powerful tool that can change physician behavior, strengthen critical relationships,...

Building a Thriving Infectious Disease Practice: Key Strategies for Financial Success and Sustainability - Private Practice Infectious Disease

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Learn key strategies on how to build a thriving Infectious Disease Private Practice here!
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This article summarizes key characteristics of a successful private practice group in Infectious Disease based on the experience of Metro Infectious Disease Consultants.

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Jun 28

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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*
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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Jun 27

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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*
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A Rare Case of Salmonella Myopericarditis in an Athlete: Diagnosis by Stool Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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.
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Introduction Myocarditis, a potentially life-threatening disease characterized by inﬂammatory inﬁltration of the myocardium and/or degeneration of myocardial tissue, has many potential infectious...

A Rare Case of Salmonella Myopericarditis in an Athlete: Diagnosis by Stool Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Jun 26

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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.
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Introduction Myocarditis, a potentially life-threatening disease characterized by inﬂammatory inﬁltration of the myocardium and/or degeneration of myocardial tissue, has many potential infectious...

In which patient population undergoing abdominal surgery, should empiric anti-fungal therapy be given? A) Any abdominal surgery B) Septic shock C) Patients with recent abdominal surgery and recurrent ...

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 19

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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

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Board Review | Candida

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 31

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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-...

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 30

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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*

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 29

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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-...

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 22

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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*
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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 21

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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

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 20

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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
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Board Review | Multiple Myeloma

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 19

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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

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1. 49 yo woman with PMH relapsed refractory IgG Lamba Multiple Myeloma, most recently treated with Isatuximab, Pomalyst, dexamethasone presents to the hospital with 3 days of altered mental status,…

Board Review | Specific Antibody Deficiency

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 18

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*

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 17

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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

1. What levels are abnormal in specific antibody deficiency? A. Quantitative immunoglobulins B. IgG subsets C. Response to protein based vaccine D. Response to conjugate vaccinesE. Response to polysaccharide...

Board Review | Prosthetic Joint Infections

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 16

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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)

1. Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for the definition of PJI according to the IDSA guidelines (2013)? Sinus tract communicating with the prosthesis Elevated WBC with high predominance...

Mycobacterium Abscessus - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 15

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Which of the following is NOT a recognized subspecies of M. abscessus?
A. abscessus
B. bolletii
C. massiliense
D. chelonae
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Measles - Private Practice Infectious Disease

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PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 14

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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

Correct Answer:\u00a0 A) 1957People born before 1957 are often assumed to be immune to measles. This assumption is based on the high likelihood that they were exposed to the measles virus naturally,…

IgG Subclass Deficiency - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 13

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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

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HIV - Private Practice Infectious Disease

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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

This question module contains 5 questions related to HIV therapeutics.

Board Review | Encephalitis

PPID Journal @ppidjournal.bsky.social · Mar 11

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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
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What is NOT one of the minor criteria for definition of encephalitis? A) Fever B) New onset seizure C) Acute mental status change D) CSF WBC ≥ 5