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+ | *Beaded [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Stain::partially acid-fast]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] |
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+ | *Mild to moderate: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] |
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+ | *Severe: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] plus either [[Is treated by::amikacin]] or [[Is treated by::imipenem]] |
| + | *Other antimicrobials include [[Is treated by::ceftriaxone]], [[Is treated by::minocycline]], and [[Is treated by:: linezolid]] |
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Revision as of 20:29, 23 August 2020
Background
Microbiology
- Beaded Gram-positive partially acid-fast bacillus
Management
- Mild to moderate: TMP-SMX
- Severe: TMP-SMX plus either amikacin or imipenem
- Other antimicrobials include ceftriaxone, minocycline, and linezolid
