Robert Gullberg

Adult Infectious Disease Bulletpoints Handbook

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This e-book contains 20 chapters. Because of his years of experience, Dr. Gullberg knows that Bulletpoints are the best format for learning a core of Infectious Disease subjects. He has handpicked the most common topics in ID. The book is a bottom line format, and should be a helpful tool for quick reference in the office or hospital. Subjects covered include: General principles, Antibiotics, Basic Microbiology, Cardiovascular infections, Fever of Unknown Origin, Fungal infections, Gastrointestinal infections, Genitourinary infections, Healthcare associated infections, HIV, Immunosuppression, Musculoskeletal infections, Nervous system infections, Nuclear Medicine, Outpatient infections, Parasitic infections, Pulmonary infections, Septic shock, STIs, Skin and Soft Tisuue infections, Vaccines, and Transplant evaluation.

Robert M. Gullberg, M.D., FACP
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112 printed pages
Publication year
2014
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  • Dr G Venkateswarluhas quoted9 years ago
    Mycobacterium Tuberculosis- primary pneumonia is rare. Most cases are reactivation of old TB in upper lobes with cavities. Frequent- night sweats, weight loss, cough and hemoptysis. Initial Tx- isoniazid (lNH), rifampin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide (PZA)- 6 months, if extrapulmonary.-18 months. Dx- + AFB smear (Kinyoun or Auramine-Rhodamine stain) with culture. MTD for rapid identification. Quantiferon
  • Dr G Venkateswarluhas quoted9 years ago
    Highly associated with ARDS. Use steroids here also.
  • Dr G Venkateswarluhas quoted9 years ago
    Aspiration pneumonia- know the "Triple threat of aspiration". These are: 1) Aspiration of oral secretions- caused by mouth flora (especially anaerobes. These include peptostreptococcus, fusobacterium, prevotella and veillonella. Use clindamycin, amox/clav., pip/tazo. 2) Foreign body- post-obstructive pneumonia, also associated with tumors. Must remove obstruction. 3) Aspiration of gastric contents. "Chemical pneumonitis".
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