#246 Take a Bite out of Cellulitis with Dr Boghuma Titanji

Master common skin and soft tissues infections: cellulitis, abscesses, human and animal bites with returning guest, infectious diseases expert, Dr Boghuma Titanji MD, PhD @boghuma ( Emory ; TED ). Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written (including CME) and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art and Infographic by: Beth Garbitelli Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Boghuma Titanji MD, M.Sc ., DTM&H, PhD Sponsor: Provider Solutions and Development Provider Solutions & Development is a community of experts dedicated to offering guidance and career coaching to physicians and clinicians throughout their entire career journey. With exclusive access to hundreds of opportunities across the nation, reach out today to begin the search for your perfect practice: www.psdrecruit.org/curbsiders . Sponsor: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org . Time Stamps* *Note: Time Stamps refer to ad free version. 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:00 Picks of the Week 06:00 Definitions, Initial Approach to cellulitis 10:35 Nonpurulent cellulitis; antibiotic choice 18:10 Fish handler’s disease 24:30 Recurrent cellulitis 31:30 Purulent cellulitis and MRSA; Antibiotic choice; Step down therapy 47:33 Abscesses; Adjuvant antibiotics; Packing Wounds 53:30 Decolonization for recurrent MRSA infections 56:30 Human Bites (clenched fist injury); Dog bites and Cat bites 67:10 Take home points and Outro