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Dr. Kris Krueger reviews the epidemiology and pathogenesis of C.difficile in the U.S. Then, she gives an update on current medical treatments including antibiotic, probiotic and surgical treatment before covering the evidence behind fecal microbial transplant. She also addresses prevention strategies and emerging C.difficile therapies such as immunotherapy and vaccines.
Read MoreDr. Martin Gnoni presents on urinary tract infections using the Infectious Disease Society of America's guidelines. He covers acute, uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in both pregnant and non-pregnant women. He then discusses complicated UTIs including those in men. Finally, he addresses catheter associated UTIs
Read MoreDr. Ramirez delivers a summary of patterns of bacteremia and treatments.
Read MoreJulie Harting covers penicillins and cephalosporins including cases, adverse reactions, and other considerations.
Read MoreJulie Harting focuses primarily on basic antimicrobial principles including pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, elimination), mechanisms of bacterial resistance and real-life considerations when ordering antibiotics on rounds.
Read MoreCAP, HAP, VAP, HCAP, have trouble keeping the alphabet soup of pneumonia straight? Dr. Paula Peyrani sets you straight in this lecture covering classification of pneumonia, etiologies, diagnoses and treatment strategies.
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