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Aug 2022
57m 32s

REBOOT #284 An Antibiotics Primer, with ...

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
On this Curbsiders classic, we discuss antibiotic classes, common uses, the pathophysiology behind antibiotic mechanisms, and much more with infectious disease expert, Dr. Adi Shah MBBS (@IDdocAdi)! This antibiotics primer will break down the (cell) walls of antibiotic knowledge. Stop feeling silly when you deal with penicillins! Original show notes here.

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner
  • Picks of the Week*
  • How to approach antibiotics
  • Choosing antibiotics / Framework
  • Dr. Shah’s favorite antibiotics
  • Pneumonia
  • Diabetic Foot Infections
  • Take-home points
  • Outro

Credits

  • Produced and Written by: Nora Taranto MD
  • Infographic, Cover Art, Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Editor: Matthew Watto (written materials): Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
  • Reviewer: Victor Kovac MD
  • Guest: Adi Shah MBBS

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