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An immunocompetent patient with no significant medical history presents with chronic right ankle wound with sinus tract and a lytic lesion in the distal tibia. What is the diagnosis and most likely pathogen?
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According to the recent results of an Emerging Infections Network survey, which osteoarticular infections had the LOWEST rate of early transition to oral antibiotics?
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A man with S. aureus periprosthetic hip arthroplasty infection underwent debridement with retained components. In addition to cefazolin, you start rifampin. Which of these anticoagulants is LEAST in its interaction with rifampin?
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A man with back pain was taking cephalexin when he developed back pain. MRI showed L4-5 diskitis/osteomyelitis. How many days OFF antibiotics is suggested to optimize biopsy culture results?
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