May 2023
Virus – Baltimore classification
22 May 2023
Baltimore classification - classification of viruses based on how they produce their mRNA.
Classification of fungi
14 May 2023
For FRCPath Microbiology, I consider the fungi highlighted in yellow are must-read. Grey highlighted ones - if you have time.
What prophylaxis is recommended in splenectomy patients?
9 May 2023
Patients with an absent or dysfunctional spleen (AoDS) are at increased risk of infection, especially with capsulated bacteria. What are the organisms that can cause infection in patients with AoDS? Prevention of infection – vaccines, antibiotic prophylaxis Antibiotic What is the risk of sepsis?The risk of death from sepsis is 600 times more than the […]
Cefiderocol
9 May 2023
Cefiderocol, mechanism of action of cefiderocol, mechanism of resistance of cefiderocol, Use of cefiderocol