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MI3.1-9 | Bloodstream & Cardiovascular Infections — Practice Activities

Interactive Practice Activities

Four-panel diagram summarizing bloodstream and cardiovascular infections, including bacteremia sources, infective endocarditis vegetation, catheter biofilm infection, and diagnostic workflow. — Panel A: Systemic bloodstream infection overview showing bacteremia, sepsis, endothelial activation, microvascular leakage, IV catheter source, skin/soft tissue focus, and urinary or respiratory focus.. Panel B: Infective endocarditis detail showing damaged valve endothelium, valve vegetation, platelet-fibrin thrombus, bacterial colonies, and septic embolus.. Panel C: Catheter-associated bloodstream infection showing central venous catheter, biofilm matrix, adherent bacteria, exit-site colonization, and bloodstream seeding.. Panel D: Diagnostic workflow showing fever and chills, two blood culture sets, Gram stain, susceptibility testing, and targeted antimicrobial therapy..

Reinforce the key terms and concepts from this module with these self-check activities.

Interactive practice: Crossword

Interactive practice: Flashcards