Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
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NDM-1
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First described in Klebsiella, also EColi
Produces carbapenamase, Resistant to FQ, aminoglycoside
Rx options -Colistin, tigecycline
2
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VRE
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E. Faecalis sensitive to amox, E. Faecium resistant
Both sensitive to Linezolid and Daptomycin
Teicoplanin -Van B sensitive, Van A resistant
3
Q
Ceftaroline
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5th gen cephalosporin
MRSA coverage
4
Q
Congenital Zika syndrome
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Microcephaly, congenital joint contractures, damage to eye