RT @IUIDfellowship: pic ref https://t.co/6CpaIPv770
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Carbapenems are often considered broad therapy for Actinomyces species and other beta-lactams are generally preferred. Actinomyces odontolyticus, however, has shown MDR, including resistance to meropenem. https://t.co/JxuGE1SL3M https://t.co/TWqU4aSfjN #OT
RT @BIDMC_IDFellows: 12/ Actinomycosis is uncommon but known for being great mimicker! often mistaken as malignancy, TB, nocardia, endemic…
Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management https://t.co/jQErdM13UW
RT @MomokoTokuo: Actinomyces spp.=gram positive bacilli, part of normal oral flora. Poor oral hygiene/mucosal trauma➡️ infection (polymicro…
Actinomyces spp.=gram positive bacilli, part of normal oral flora. Poor oral hygiene/mucosal trauma➡️ infection (polymicrobial)➡️ cervicofacial actinomycosis (a/w abscesses, sinus tracts, mandibular osteomyelitis). #OTILT https://t.co/s16zLmpwki @BWDionne
RT @BIDMC_IDFellows: 12/ Actinomycosis is uncommon but known for being great mimicker! often mistaken as malignancy, TB, nocardia, endemic…
12/ Actinomycosis is uncommon but known for being great mimicker! often mistaken as malignancy, TB, nocardia, endemic fungal dz. Remember to consider this is has the right clinical features. Here is two reviews you can check out: https://t.co/2IRdVyprYN
RT @KingsResp: Actinomyces can cause skin infection, but usually of the head & neck eg after dental work. It can affect those who are immun…
Actinomyces can cause skin infection, but usually of the head & neck eg after dental work. It can affect those who are immunocompromised, or smokers with #COPD. It’s less acute & can mimic malignancy. Here’s a review: https://t.co/7Y7raufHyj #RespE
7/ Treatment of #Actinomyces In most cases of actinomycosis - Penicillin G is the drug of choice. Parenteral initially, with transition to oral agents. - Alternatives: amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, doxycycline - Duration: prolonged..... https://t.co/aaBFQ
@belga_sara @MayoClinicINFD @WashUID @UofA_ID @FranciscoMarty_ @CarlosdelRio7 @Cortes_Penfield @IDdocAdi @DrToddLee @Darcy_ID_doc @AntibioticDoc Would go with amox. Here is a great review from France https://t.co/S38aSrAE7j
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
RT @CarlosdelRio7: Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical feat…
Patient with Actinomyces turicensis infection. How many Actinomyces do you know? Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management. #IDDailyPearl #IDMedEd https://t.co/PWioqU9pGB