ID

Question 1

One of last uses for amphotericin B

Answer 1

mucormycosis

Question 2

TSS what is the treatment (until sensitivities known)?

Answer 2

Vancomycin and Clinidamycin (clindamycin reduces toxin production)
All patients with suspected TSS receive empiric treatment with clindamycin (adults: 900 mg intravenously [IV] every eight hours; children: 25 to 40 mg/kg per day in three divided doses) plus vancomycin (adults: 15 to 20 mg/kg/dose every 8 to 12 hours, not to exceed 2 g per dose; children: 40 mg/kg per day IV in four divided doses).