Parker Kaleo, PharmD
Friday, April 24, 2026
Category: Featured, Hospital Infections, Pharmacotherapy

Parker Kaleo, PharmD, Pgy2 ID Pharmacy Resident, presents a review of several recent controversies in infectious diseases. He addresses the optimal therapy for refractory MSSA bacteremia, the use of “cidal” versus “bacteriostatic” antimicrobials for severe infections, oral cephalosporins as step down therapy for severe infections, the penetration of cefazolin for CNS infections, and the use of isuvaconazole for Candida albicans infections. The presentation is given in a “confirmed,” “plausible,” or “busted ” format.

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