Infection-related Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
ESBL
A
Extended-spectrum beta lactamase
2
Q
COP
A
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
3
Q
BOOP
A
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
4
Q
Where does the term humoral come from?
A
Humoral immunity is so named because it involves substances found in the humors, or body fluids.
Wikipedia - humoral immunity
5
Q
NGTD
A
no growth to date
6
Q
CFU
A
Colony-forming units
7
Q
CIRCI
A
Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency