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What is the optimal glucose level for a septic patient?
What is the optimal glucose level for a septic patient?
Which bacterium is most commonly associated with necrotizing fasciitis?
Which bacterium is most commonly associated with necrotizing fasciitis?
What is the most common organism overall in surgical site infections?
What is the most common organism overall in surgical site infections?
Which bacterium is the most common anaerobe in surgical wound infections?
Which bacterium is the most common anaerobe in surgical wound infections?
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What is the main treatment for fulminant pseudomembranous colitis?
What is the main treatment for fulminant pseudomembranous colitis?
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In surgical infections, what does recovery from tissue indicate?
In surgical infections, what does recovery from tissue indicate?
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What is the leading cause of infectious death after surgery?
What is the leading cause of infectious death after surgery?
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Which organism is the most common cause of monobacterial peritoneal dialysis catheter infections?
Which organism is the most common cause of monobacterial peritoneal dialysis catheter infections?
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What is the recommended treatment for peritonitis that lasts for 4–5 days in peritoneal dialysis patients?
What is the recommended treatment for peritonitis that lasts for 4–5 days in peritoneal dialysis patients?
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In case of fecal peritonitis, what is the recommended approach to find the perforation?
In case of fecal peritonitis, what is the recommended approach to find the perforation?
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What are the common risk factors for sinusitis mentioned in the text?
What are the common risk factors for sinusitis mentioned in the text?
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What does a CT head show in the sinus in cases of sinusitis?
What does a CT head show in the sinus in cases of sinusitis?
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What is the best prevention strategy for nosocomial infections according to the text?
What is the best prevention strategy for nosocomial infections according to the text?
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What is recommended as the best approach for preventing surgical site infections preoperatively?
What is recommended as the best approach for preventing surgical site infections preoperatively?
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What is recommended as the best strategy to keep patients warm during surgery?
What is recommended as the best strategy to keep patients warm during surgery?
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What is recommended as a preoperative skin preparation for preventing surgical site infections according to the text?
What is recommended as a preoperative skin preparation for preventing surgical site infections according to the text?
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Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for Fournier's gangrene?
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for Fournier's gangrene?
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What is the most common indication for laparotomy in HIV patients?
What is the most common indication for laparotomy in HIV patients?
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What is the recommended treatment for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in a cirrhotic patient?
What is the recommended treatment for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in a cirrhotic patient?
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Which of the following infections is transmitted via leukocytes?
Which of the following infections is transmitted via leukocytes?
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What is the most appropriate initial treatment for brown recluse spider bites?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for brown recluse spider bites?
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Which organism is found only in human bites and can cause permanent joint injury?
Which organism is found only in human bites and can cause permanent joint injury?
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What is the most common organism causing acute septic arthritis?
What is the most common organism causing acute septic arthritis?
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What is the most common organism in the colon?
What is the most common organism in the colon?
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Which organism is more common in the colon, anaerobic or aerobic bacteria?
Which organism is more common in the colon, anaerobic or aerobic bacteria?
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What is the most common fever source within 48 hours?
What is the most common fever source within 48 hours?
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Which organism triggers the release of TNF-α in gram-negative sepsis?
Which organism triggers the release of TNF-α in gram-negative sepsis?
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Which condition is the most common fever source after 5 days?
Which condition is the most common fever source after 5 days?
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What is the most common immune deficiency?
What is the most common immune deficiency?
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How many bacteria are found in the distal small bowel?
How many bacteria are found in the distal small bowel?
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