Febrile

Drs. Hawra Al-Lawati and Pranita Tamma discuss the management of antimicrobial resistant Gram-negative infections. They explore treatment approaches, testing susceptibility, and advancements in drug resistance. They also discuss alternative treatment options and cases of carbapenem-resistant infections.

This podcast discusses the management of antimicrobial resistant Gram-negative infections, focusing on AmpC and ESBL. It explores treatment options for ESBL producers, the potential use of amineaglicocytes for urinary tract infections, antibiotic choices for perforated diverticulitis and serious infections, and antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative organisms.

Luis Plaza, a host from the "Let’s Talk Micro" podcast, takes us on a fascinating journey through the world of blood cultures. He shares best practices for collection, emphasizing skin prep and contamination prevention. The discussion also highlights the role of resin bead bottles and the intricacies of interpreting positive results. Listeners learn about the importance of Gram stains and modern tools like PCR for quick pathogen identification. Luis underscores the need for confidence and critical thinking in microbiology, making this a must-listen for aspiring professionals.

In Part 2 of this pair of episodes, Drs. Rita Dib and Joseph Sassine zoom through the late infectious complications of CAR-T cell therapy.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.com

In Part 1 of this pair of episodes, Drs. Rita Dib and Joseph Sassine provide a background of CAR-T cell therapy (chimeric antigen receptor T cells) and steer you through the complications that might contribute to fever early after CAR-T.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.com

Turn around and listen to the bright minds of Drs. Annie Jacobs and Christopher Polk investigating two cases of pericardial effusion in the US and KenyaEpisodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.com

It’s time for an outbreak investigation of several MRSA cases in a NICU!  Join Annabelle de St. Maurice, Carol Vance, and Allison Bartlett as they take you through the steps of your hospital epidemiologist and infection preventionist team members!Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.com

Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou, a PhD candidate and registrar in infectious diseases, joins Chrissie Jones, an associate professor of pediatric infectious diseases, to tackle the surge in Group A Streptococcus cases in the UK. They delve into differentiating viral from bacterial pharyngitis, effective swabbing practices, and antibiotic treatment strategies. They also address alternative antibiotics, the implications of macrolide resistance, and why clindamycin is crucial in severe cases. Lastly, they explore the global burden of GAS and ongoing efforts for a vaccine.

Drs. Ralph Tayyar and Jessica Ferguson discuss the challenges of investigating invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts and interpreting noninvasive fungal markers!Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.com

Drs. Navina Birk and George Alangaden share an interesting diagnosis and how to approach donor-derived infections in transplant recipients