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What are the 2 types of pathogens?

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Endemic and Opportunistic

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What is the most common Candida?

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Candida Albicans

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What are all the species of Candida discussed?

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Albicans, Tropicals, Parapsilos, Glabrata, Krusei, and Lusitaniae

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What are all the antifungals used for Candidas?

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Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Vari/Posa/Isavuconazole, Amphotericin B, Echinocandins

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Brand Name for Fluconazole?

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Diflucan

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What species of fungus does Fluconazole?

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Albicans, Tropicals, Parapsilos, Lusitania and some of Glabarta

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What Candida species is hardest to kill? what agent?

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C. Glabrata; Echinocandins

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What is the most common Candida in neonates?

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C. Parapsilosis

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What agent to use for C. Parapsilos?

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Amphotericin B and Flucanozole

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What are some of the risk factors for invasive Candidiasis?

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  • Broad Spectrum antibiotics
  • Prolonged hospital stay; ICU higher risk
  • Central venous catheter
  • Hemodialysis or parenteral nutrition
  • Corticosteroids, Chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive therapies
  • Surgery; Intra-abdominal higher risk
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Which Anti candidas agents have the broadest coverage?

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Echinocandins

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What are some of the examples of Echinocandins?

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Caspofungins,
Micafungins,
Anidulafungin

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What are the directions of taking Capsofungins for Anti candidal effect?

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70 mg IV x 1 dose, then 50 mg daily

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What are the directions of taking Micafungins for Anti candidal effect?

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100 mg IV daily

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What are the directions of taking Anidulafungins for Anti candidal effect?

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200mg IV x 1 dose, then 100 mg daily

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When do we use Rezafungin?

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Candidemia and invasive candidiasis.
It is reserved for limited or no other alternatives

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What is the dose for Rezafungin?

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400mg day 1
200 mg weekly
up to 4 doses

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What are good alternatives from Echinocandins for Candida treatment? dose?

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Fluconzole 800mg (12mg/kg) x1 dose then 400 mg (6mg/kg) daily

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Why would Amphotericin B be used for Candida?

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not typically used except in cases for Endocarditis or serious infections.

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What are 2 examples of Cryptococcus spp?

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  • C. Neoformans
  • C. Gatti
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Which fungus is associated with Pigeon droppings?

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Cryptococcus

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What are clinical presentations of Crytpcoccus spp?

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  • Meningitis (HA, confusion, elevated intracranial pressure) Mainly
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what is the gold standard for diagnosing Cryptococcus spp?

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Culture

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What are the 3 stages of Meningoencephalitis cryptococcus infection treatment

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Induction, Consolidation, Maintenance

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What are the treatment recommended with Meningoencephalitis Induction?
a. Amphotericin B deoxygenated + Flucytosine b. liposomal Amphotericin B (better in renal impairment) About 2 weeks
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What should be the targeted Flucytosine levels in serum concentrations?
Serum concentrations of Flucytosine should be checked 2 hrs post-dose 3-5 days into therapy to maintain 30-80 mg/L
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What is the treatment available for Consolidation stage?
Fluconazole 400-800 mg PO daily 8 weeks
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What is the recommended treatment for Maintenance stage?
Fluconazole 200-400 mg po daily 6-12 months
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What are the treatments for Non-meningiococcal cryptococcosis?
Mild to moderate: Fluconazole 400 mg PO daily x 6-12 months
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Where can one commonly pick up the infection of Aspergillosis?
Mold found in soil, food, water, and decaying vegetation.
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What pts group Aspergillosis is commonly seen in?
Commonly seen in immunocompromised pts
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How does Aspergillosis appear?
Skin lesions, sinusitis or pneumonia and involves liver, kidney, or brain; often rapidly fatal
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What is require to diagnose aspergillosis?
A definitive requires a tissue biopsy
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how do you treat aspergillosis?
Voriconazole 6mg/kg IV BID daily x 2 doses, then 4 mg/kg IV BID daily
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How long should the Aspergillosis be treated for?
6-12 weeks
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what are some alternative treatment that can be used beside Voriconazole?
Isavuconazole
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How do dimorphic fungi presents in environment vs in infections?
Mold in environment and yeast form in infections *Mold in cold/yeast in heat*
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What fungus is found in Ohio river and Mississippi river valleys?
Histoplasmosis Capsulatum
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What fungus is found in Northern America (US/Canada/Great lakes)?
Blastomycosis dermatitids
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What fungus is found in California-San Joaquin valley?
Coccidioidomycosis immitis
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What fungus is found in Southwest US, Mexico, south america?
Coccidioidomycosis posadasii
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How do you diagnose mild coccidioidomycoses?
Observation with serial antigen or serologic studies
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How long do you treat the mild cases of Coccidioidomycoses?
6-12 weeks
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How do you treat Coccidiodomycoses?
Itraconazole
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How do you treat Coccidiodomycoses if you can’t take Itraconazole?
Fluconazole may be used if GI side effects, drug-drug interactions
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How long you treat severe Coccidiodomycoses?
12 weeks or until stable
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How do you treat severe Coccidiodomycoses?
Amphotericin B, Liposomal amphotericin B —> transition to FLuconzaole once stable
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How do you diagnose Histoplasmosis?
observation with serial antigen or serologic studies.
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How do you long should you treat Histoplasmosis?
6-12 weeks
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What agents should you use for Histoplasmosis?
Itraconazole Oral, Fluconazole maybe used in cases of GI side effects
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How long should you treat the severe cases of Histoplasmosis?
12 weeks
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How do you treat the severe cases of Histoplasmosis?
AMphotericin B, Liposomal Amphotericin B —> transition to Itraconazole once stable (fluconazole is an alternative)
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How long should you treat the mild cases of Blastomycosis?
6-12 months
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How do you treat Mild cases of Blastomycosis?
Itraconazole oral (Dialy for 3 days then twice daily for 6-12 months)
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What is pre-medication regimen for fungizone?
administer 30-60 minutes prior therapy: - APAP or NSAIDS - Benadryl and or hydrocortisone - NS bolus - Meperidine for rigors
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What is the generic for Fungizone?
Amphotericin B
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Which antifungal is pH dependent?
Itrazconazole increase in pH decreases the absorption
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How should the pH dependent antifungal administer in pts who have digestion problems and might be on medications for it?
- antacids should be separated by 2 hours - Administer with 8 oz non diet coke to bring down the pH
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What antifungal agents penetrate CNS?
Fluconzaole, Voriconazole, Flucytosine
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What is the most common type of Mucormycosis?
Rhinocerebral
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What are the criteria for endemic infections requiring hospitalization?
- Hypoxia, - Hypotension - Altered mental Status - Anemia - Leukopenia - Live enzyme elevation - ALT and AST 5 times higher - Bilirubin 2.5 times higher - Coagulopathy; Impaired clotting - Dissemination evidence; - Meningitis
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What is the affect on the INR when azole therapy is started with warfarin?
- Fluconazole and voriconazole increase INR and may increase bleeding risk. - Azoles increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with apixaban and rivaroxaban
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What pathogens are more common in neonates?
Candida parapsilosis (Associated with foreign devices)
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What is the treatment for Candida parapsilosis?
Amphotericin B and Fluconazole
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How should the posaconazole suspension be given?
200mg TID or 400mg BID - Give with a full meal (during or within 20 minutes)
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How should the Posaconazole tablets be given?
300 mg BID once and then 300 mg daily with food.
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How should the Posaconazole IV be given?
300 mg BIDx1 then 300 mg daily
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Which antifungals are required to be renally adjusted?
- Fluconazole: CrCl 50ml/min or less requires dose adjustment decrease dose by 50% - Flucytosine: CrCl 40 ml/min or less
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What is the fungal organisms that has been in news lately, Why?
Candida Auris, outbreaks found in Healthcare facilities and can spread through contact with affected patients, Surfaces or equipment
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What is the route of transmission of dimorphic fungi?
Inhalation
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What is the classic sign of pulmonary aspergillosis in CT scan?
Halo sign
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What is the drug of choice for mucormycosis?
- Lipid formula Amphotericin B - Isavuconazole was recently approved for invasive mucormycosis
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How d you administer Amphotericin B for Mucormycosis?
- 5 mg/kg IV daily - some recommendations 7.5–10 mg/kg
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Who is Domingo Ezcurra?
First case of Coccidioidomycosis

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