Infectious Disease

Urinalysis

Coliform (gram-negative) bacteria convert nitrates (NO3) to nitrites (NO2). Pseudomonas and g(+) don't make nitrites.

Degraded by air. Too much vit C interferes.

Fosfomycin: 3g single dose to treat cystitis

IV pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone similar to IM: http://academiclifeinem.blogspot.com/2012/10/trick-of-trade-iv-ceftriaxone-for.html