Infectious-Miscellaneous Flashcards
Allergic Rhinitis
Two indications for intranasal Ipratropium
- Skiers’ Nose= Vasomotor Rhinitis
- Allergic rhinitis with severe rinorhea
Allergic Rhinitis
Recommended Tx for moderate to severe cases:
Intranasal Chromolyn
Or Intranasal CS like Beclomethasone
(CS is stronger than Chromolyn)
Allergic Rhinitis
Safety of Antihistamines in children
Above 6 yo is ok
Allergic Rhinitis
Safety of Decongestants in Children
Above 12 yo is ok
Allergic Rhinitis
Safety of Decongestants like Pseudoephedrine op Phenylephrine In Pregnancy?
1st trimester: not safe
Then: safe
(Note: H1 blockers are safe in Pregnancy)
Allergic Rhinitis
Decongestants like Pseudoephedrine or Phenylephrine: CIs:
- HTN - MI - Hyperthyroidism - ……..?
With MAOIs
Acute Bronchitis
Dextromethorphan safety:
- In Pregnancy?
- In children?
- Safe
- Above 6 yo is ok
Influenza Vaccine is recommended to 4 groups:
- Everybody with systemic disease like DM
- Everybody above …… yo of age.
- All pregnant women.
- In children ?
- Above 65 yo
- From 6 months to 5 yo
Influenza
What if someone is egg allergic? (Vaccination)
No live vaccine.
but Inactive is safe.
Influenza
Amantadine in prophylaxis?
Not recommended any more.
Influenza Vaccines:
- Flu shot: TIV and QIV (Inactive) which is IM
- in Pregnancy?
- which age groups?
- Pregnancy: ok
- Above 6 months is ok to everyone
Influenza Vaccines:
- Flumist (LAIV): Nasal Spray (Live virus)
- in Pregnancy?
- which age groups?
- Pregnancy: No
- Age: Only between 2-60 yo
Influenza Vaccines
Which one is safe in Breastfeeding?
Both are safe in Breastfeeding
But no Flumist in Pregnancy.
Influenza
Tx 1st line ?
Duration ?
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Start early, duration is 5 days
but it is NOT a routine Tx
Influenza Tx
Why is Zanamivir 2nd line?
It may cause bronchospasm
Influenza Tx
Safety in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Oseltamivir
- Zanamivir
Both are safe
Influenza Vaccines In Children:
- below 6 months: No Vaccines
- 6 months to 2 yo: ?
- above 2 yo: ?
6 mon- 2 yo: IM (inactive) is ok
Above 2 yo: both types are ok
Strep Sore Throat
Initial test is RADT (Rapid Ag Detection Test) which takes up to 1 hour to respond. If (+) then?
Tx with ABs
because it is highly Specific for Strep Group A.
Strep Sore Throat
Initial test is RADT (Rapid Ag Detection Test) which takes up to 1 hour to respond. If (-) then?
In Children: Do Throat Culture and wait 48 h for the result. If (+) then AB, if (-) no AB
In Adults: No need for Culture.
Strep Sore Throat
If we do not immediately start the Tx with ABs in a Strep pharyngitis, what about the risk of RF in children?
Usually, up to 7-10 days of delay is safe. Therefore, a culture (48h) has no risk at all.
Strep Sore Throat
Initial test is RADT, but what if RADT is not available in the area we work?
All ages: Do a throat culture and wait for 48h.
48 h is not a risky delay. Do not prescribe ABs without RADT and Culture.
Strep Sore Throat How many percent of sore throats is caused by Strep beta hemolytic group A?
In Children: 30%
In Adults: 10%
Strep Sore Throat
Is RADT able to diagnose acute disease from Carriers?
No, Both will be (+)
Note: we do NOT need to repeat RADT after AB therapy to make sure of eradication.
Strep Sore Throat
Nonpharma Tx:
- Hand washing
- School?
Do not go to school until 24 h After starting the AB therapy.
Strep Sore Throat
1st line treatment:
Penicillin V Oral
Or Amoxicillin Oral (Syrup)
Strep Sore Throat
If allergic to Penicillin?
Mild allergy: Cephalexin
Severe allergy: Azithromycin or Clindamycin
(No Erythromycin because of GI SEs)
Antibiotics
Safety of Erythromycin in Pregnancy?
Do not use Estolate salt.
It may cause Cholestatic Hepatitis.
Sinusitis
1st line Tx in Canada
Amoxicillin
7-14 days in Adults
10-14 days in Children
Sinusitis
If 1st line treatment with Amoxicillin fails?
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
but If intolerant to Amoxicillin: Then Fluoroquinolone (No Macrolide)
Sinusitis
Tx if allergic to Penicillin?
If <8 yo Clindamycin + Cefixime
If >8 yo Doxycycline
Sinusitis
If chronic (>12 weeks), DOC ?
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for 3w
Or Clindamycin for 3w
Sinusitis
If the patient has received an AB within the last 3 months, then ?
Pick from another class of ABs
Sinusitis
Indications for HD dosing of Amoxicillin
- Children who go to daycare
- …………… 3. ……………
- Children < 2yo
- ABs within the last 3 months
AOM
1st line Tx in Canada is Amoxicillin
SD= Standard Dose= …….. mg/kg/day
HD= High Dose= …….mg/kg/day
SD: 40 mg/kg/day
HD: 75-90 mg/kg/day
AOM
Duration of Tx in Canada in Children?
Age < 2yo: 10 days
Age > 2yo: 5 days
AOM
If the child is < 6 weeks old?
Do not treat
Refer ASAP to ER for Sepsis workup
AOM
If the child is between 6w to 6 months old?
Tx: HD Amoxicillin (or maybe SD) For 10 days
If failure: HD Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
(Only the Amoxicillin part should be HD)
No watchful waiting below 6 months old
AOM
If the child is above 6 months old?
Tx: HD Amoxicillin (or maybe SD) For 10 days (If above 2 yo, 5 days)
If failure: HD Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
(Only the Amoxicillin part should be HD)
Consider watchful waiting in some cases
AOM
When would you consider a watchful waiting in Children ?
- Age …………..
- No complications, No underlying disease
- Parents are trustworthy
Age above 6 months
AOM
Indications for 2nd line Tx (HD Amoxicillin-Clavulanate):
- Failure of Amoxicillin (HD or SD)
- …………
Recurrent episodes of AOM (Also consider referring)
AOM
Tx if allergic to Penicillin
If mild: Cefixime or Cefuroxime
If severe: Azithromycin
Croup (Laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis)
Caused by Parainfluenza type 1,3
1st line Tx?
Dexamethasone Single dose, PO
(Oral is Preferred, but IM or IV is also Ok)
Croup
Oxygen therapy
- Preferably ……….
- Avoid ………
Preferably “Blow-by” Oxygen To be held in front of mouth and nose, while sitting on mother’s lap
Avoid mist tents (Increases Agitation)
Heliox might be helpful as well.
Croup
Tx if the child is very ill
or not responding to oral Dexamethasone
or vomiting
Nebulized Budenoside
+|- Nebulized Epinephrine
Croup
About Epinephrine:
- It is not a 1st line or routine Tx.
- It is L-Epinephrine 1:1,000
- Racemate is no longer available in Canada
- It lasts for ……
2 hours
Dose is 5 ml, independent of wt or age.
Pneumonia
Severity and risk of death: CURB65
C. new Confusion
U. Urea above ……
R. RR above ……
B. BP: SBP < 90, DBP < 60
Urea above 7
RR above 30
Pneumonia
Respiratory Quinolones 1. ? 2. ?
- Moxifloxacin
- Levofloxacin
ML: MaLe
Pneumonia
DOC if Strep Pneumoniae (Pneumococcus)
MIC to Penicillin:
If <2, Penicillin G or Amoxicillin
If >2, Cephalo 3rd or Resp Quinolone
Pneumonia
DOC if Hemophilus
Cephalo 3rd
or Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
Pneumonia
DOC if Staphylococcus
MSSA: Cloxacillin
MRSA: Vancomycin or Linezolide
(No Daptomycin or Tigecycline)
Pneumonia
DOC if Legionella
Macrolide or Resp Quinolone
Pneumonia
DOC if Mycoplasma or Chlamydia
Macrolide
Pneumonia
DOC if Q Fever (Coxiella Brunetti)
Resp Quinolone
Pneumonia
DOC if Gram negative aerobic (Like Klebsiella)
Cephalo 3rd
Pneumonia
Duration of Tx in CAP
If outpatient and good condition: 5 days
Otherwise: 10 days
Pneumonia
Tx If aspiration happens:
Pneumonitis: ……..
Pneumonia: ………
Pneumonitis: no AB
Pneumonia: Metronidazole or Clindamycin
Pneumococcal Vaccines
- 23 Valent (Capsular, Polysaccharide)
- 13 Valent (Conjugated)
Which one is used in HIV+ and in Infants?
13V: infants and HIV+
23V: children above 2 yo and adults >65 yo
Antibiotics
SEs of Linezolide
- Myelosuppression 2……..
Serotonin Sd with SSRIs
Pneumonia
Criteria for the day of discharge:
- SaO2> 92%
- RR ……. 3. HR …….
RR <24
HR <100
TB Mantoux test (PPD)
CIs:
- Proven active TB
- Eczema or burns (if severe)
- ……….
Live viral vaccine in past 1 month (Like MMR)
TB
Hepatotoxic medications: PYR, INH, RIF
Definition of hepatotoxicity
- If asymptomatic: LFT x5 NL
- …….
If symptomatic, LFT x3 NL
TB Indications for CS:
- TB Meningitis
- TB Pericarditis
- ……..
IRIS in AIDS (Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Sd)
If antiretrovirals are used with anti TBs at the same time, Fever+ malaise + local reactions
Diabetic Foot
DOC if infection is localized
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Oral
Or Cephalexin oral
Diabetic Foot
DOC if infection is extensive
If oral: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate or Ciprofloxacin
If IV is needed: Cephalosporin + Metronidazole
Osteomyelitis
Empiric Tx in Neonates?
Cloxacillin + Cefotaxime
Or Vancomycin + Cefotaxime
Osteomyelitis
Empiric Tx in Children
Either Cloxacillin or Vancomycin
Osteomyelitis
Empiric Tx in adults?
Cloxacillin
Note: Cloxacillin can be replaced by Cefazolin
Osteomyelitis
Duration and route of AB therapy
Usually 4-6 weeks
Usually 2w IV then switch to oral
Bacterial Meningitis
1st line Tx In Adults
Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone 10-14 days
Bacterial meningitis
Tx in Children If > 3 months?
Like adults:
Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone 10-14 days
Bacterial meningitis
Tx in Children
- If between 6w to 3 months
- If below 6w
6w-3mon Ampicillin+Vancomycin+Ceftriaxone/Cefotaxime
< 6w Ampicillin + Cefotaxime
(For Listeria, GBS, Enterobacteriacea : 21 days)
Bacterial meningitis Tx in Adults if above 50
Ampicillin + Vancomycin + Ceftriaxone
(Note: the same Tx is used for alcoholics)
Bacterial meningitis
Use of CS:
- Decreases risk of neurological sequels
- DOC is Dexamethasone
- ………
It must be used either before the first dose of AB or together with the first dose.
Bacterial meningitis
Post-exposure Tx for Hemophilus:
- DOC is Rifampin
- Dosage is 20 mg/kg ………….
- Prophylaxis in Pregnancy ?
- Once daily for 4 days
- Not recommended.
Bacterial meningitis
Post-exposure Tx for Meningococcus:
- DOC is Rifampin
- Dosage is 20 mg/kg ………….
- Prophylaxis in Pregnancy ?
- Once daily for 2 days
- Single dose of Ceftriaxone