# Mensa Guide — Updated Antimicrobial Therapy

> Comprehensive antimicrobial reference for healthcare professionals with interactive features and updated content. (iPhone/iPad app by GARMENMED, SCP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-guide/id1205990848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GARMENMED, SCP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178687025)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-guide/id1205990848/reviews.md

## What is Mensa Guide?

Mensa Guide is a comprehensive antimicrobial reference designed to support optimal therapeutic decision-making in infectious diseases. Content is structured for rapid access to key information, while allowing seamless exploration of additional details through inline notes.

• Tap on any word in the text to navigate to another entry, check abbreviations, view explanatory notes, open clinical calculators, or access bibliographic references.
• Search directly from almost all screens using clinically relevant criteria, or use full-text search for more specific queries.
• Filter and explore more than 800 pathogens according to microbiological and clinical characteristics.
• Use built-in calculators to estimate serum antibiotic concentrations, glomerular filtration rate, and many more additional clinical parameters and validated scores.
• Rely on continuously updated content, regularly reviewed to reflect evolving resistance patterns, emerging pathogens and antimicrobials, epidemiological trends, and new evidence or treatment guidelines published in leading medical journals.

Note: use of the Mensa Guide requires an annual subscription of $19.99 or a monthly subscription of $1.99 (price may vary by region), with a 30-day free trial period. A subscription allows the use of the Mensa Guide on macOS, iPhone and iPad platforms.

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About auto-renewing subscriptions:

– An in-app subscription is one month for $1.99 or one year for $19.99.
– Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
– Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
– Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for $1.99 or $19.99.
– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
– Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Terms & Conditions: http://www.garmenmed.com/terms.html

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Disclaimer:

This app is not intended for the general public but for health care professionals. Although we make every effort to ensure that the data is accurate, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions that the app may contain. The application of the information provided in a particular situation remains the sole responsibility of the health care professional.

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We would love to hear your suggestions, recommendations or corrections. Contact us at mensaguide@garmenmed.com

## Key features

- Interactive word navigation
- Advanced search functionality
- Pathogen filtering
- Built-in clinical calculators
- Continuously updated content
- Inline notes and references

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-guide/id1205990848/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Indispensable

*2024-10-27, version 1.6.77*

Mi única suscripción. Fundamental para el dia a dia.

### 5/5 — La única app que pago

*2024-05-12, version 1.6.58*

Y la abro todos los días. Imprescindible y siempre actualizada

### 5/5 — Herramienta imprescindible

*2023-09-05, version 1.6.29*

Por lo que te cuesta un café al mes tienes una guia actualizada y detallada!

### 5/5 — Imprescindible

*2023-07-17, version 1.6.23*

La única app que uso cada día en mi práctica clínica habitual.

Edit: es de 5 estrellas, no sé por qué salían 3

### 5/5 — Maravillosa

*2023-02-23, version 1.6.6*

No le pondría ninguna pega. Imprescindible para todo médico

### 4/5 — Muy útil y actualizada

*2022-08-15, version 1.5.89*

Muy útil y actualizada

### 5/5 — Saps II

*2022-03-27, version 1.5.72*

La app es buenísima. Y se mantiene completamente actualizada. Me gustaría preguntar si en las herramientas podrían introducir el score SAPS II Que utilizamos para en ENVIN. Muchas gracias.

### 5/5 — Guia Mensa_IMPRESCINDIBLE!

*2021-03-17, version 1.5.20*

Espectacular!!! Actualizado en tiempo real!!! IMPRESCINDIBLE

### 3/5 — Imprescindible

*2021-01-17, version 1.5.11*

Sigo echando de menos el tratamiento de la infección mixta con aquella gráfica que he usado tantas veces en las ediciones en papel. Por otro lado, no hay suficiente evidencia para recomendar el uso de anti IL-6

### 4/5 — Apartado suscripción subrogada

*2020-12-28, version 1.5.8*

Debería haber un apartado para poner un código de suscripción de regalo.

## Frequently asked questions about Mensa Guide

### What is Mensa Guide?

Mensa Guide is a comprehensive antimicrobial reference tool designed for healthcare professionals. It offers rapid access to key information on infectious diseases, with features like interactive navigation, advanced search, and clinical calculators.

### Who is Mensa Guide for?

Mensa Guide is specifically designed for healthcare professionals, not the general public. It aids in therapeutic decision-making for infectious diseases.

### How much does Mensa Guide cost?

Mensa Guide offers a monthly subscription for $1.99 or an annual subscription for $19.99. Both plans include a 30-day free trial period, and prices may vary by region.

### What devices does Mensa Guide support?

Mensa Guide is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad devices. A subscription allows usage across these platforms.

### How often is Mensa Guide updated?

Mensa Guide's content is continuously updated and regularly reviewed. This ensures it reflects evolving resistance patterns, emerging pathogens, new antimicrobials, epidemiological trends, and the latest evidence or treatment guidelines.

### Can I use Mensa Guide offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, its comprehensive nature suggests it may require an internet connection for full access to updated content and features.

### Does Mensa Guide have ads?

Mensa Guide does not contain advertisements. Its monetization is solely through subscription plans.

### How do I manage my Mensa Guide subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed by the user through their Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.34 — 2026-08-23

Changes in colistin, linezolid, vancomycin. Bacillus anthracis, Escherichia spp, Listeria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Trichophyton; EBOV, HIV, VZV. β-lactam-resistant Enterobacterales infections. Infections during CAR T-cell therapy. Necrotizing pneumonia. Neutropenic fever. Pneumonia. Sepsis and septic shock. CMV prophylaxis. HIV infection prophylaxis. Infections in neutropenic patients (prevention). Tuberculosis prevention.

### 26.33 — 2026-08-15

Changes in amoxicillin, cefiderocol, dalbavancin, gepotidacin, isavuconazole, linezolid, quinolones, sulopenem, terbinafine, vancomycin, voriconazole. Acinetobacter, Escherichia coli, Helicobacter, Klebsiella, Leptospira, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Stenotrophomonas; Talaromyces. Anaerobic infection. β-lactam-resistant Enterobacterales infections. Hemolytic uremic syndrome. Pneumonia. Staphylococcus aureus (chemoprophylaxis in asymptomatic carriers).

### 26.32 — 2026-08-08

• Added islatravir to Antimicrobials.
• Changes in oritavancin, piperacillin/tazobactam, posaconazole, tebipenem, voriconazole. Acinetobacter, Clostridioides difficile, Clostridium tetani, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Stenotrophomonas, Trueperella; Candida, Mucor; Trypanosoma cruzi. β-lactam-resistant Enterobacterales infections. Chorioamnionitis. Cystitis. Exacerbations of COPD. Healthcare-associated meningitis and ventriculitis. Infections in patients with major burns. Infectious diarrhea. Infective endocarditis. Pyelonephritis.

### 26.31 — 2026-08-02

Changes in cefazolin, eravacycline, meropenem, rezafungin, sulbactam/durlobactam. Borrelia burgdorferi, Enterococcus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Medicopsis romeroi, Pneumocystis jirovecii; BRPV, HCV, SFTSV, TBEV, VZV. Allergy to antibiotics. Biomarkers of inflammation/infection. Fever and rhabdomyolysis. Healthcare-associated meningitis and ventriculitis. Prosthetic joint infection. Sepsis and septic shock. Skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia infections. STD prevention. Surgical site infection prophylaxis.

### 26.30 — 2026-07-26

Changes in dolutegravir, linezolid, oritavancin. Burkholderia pseudomallei, Clostridioides difficile, Clostridium spp, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus spp, Peribacillus, Staphylococcus aureus, Treponema pallidum; Candida; JCPyV, measles, Orthohantavirus. Fever of unknown origin in immunocompetent patients. Infective endocarditis. Postoperative fever. Skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia infections. Toxic shock syndrome. Vascular graft or endograft infection. CDI prevention.

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