Antimicrobial Clinical Decisions Flashcards by Alisa Anderson | Brainscape

Q

What bugs are on top of your differential if the site of infection is the skin?

A

S. aureus

- Group A Streptococci

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What bugs do you consider if the CNS is affected?

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae
Neiseria memingidites
Listeria monocytogenes
Group B Streptococci (neonates)

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What are the principles to consider when deciding on empirical drug selection?

A

likelihood of resistance

- severity of illness

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