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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 2h

I can’t imagine many situations where vancomycin is logistically easier when daptomycin doesn’t require level monitoring, but at least I’ve got options

Saira Butt, MD @sairabt.bsky.social · 2h

#idweek2025 #idsky vancomycin first line for #MRSA pro debate

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 22h

Also, apparently SIU’s senior fellow was selected to present a case yesterday. Shoutout to Dr Samar Waqar and my old program! #idweek

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Joseph Marcus @josephmarcusid.medsky.social · 23h

Plenary Guinea Worm Update from the Carter Center: Only four cases in 2025!

Near eradication of a infectious disease through a sustained public health effort

#IDWeek2025

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 22h

*Jason Derulo with horns intensifies*

Joanna Schaenman, MD, PhD @jschaenmanmd.bsky.social · 1d

So excited to finally be here at #IDWeek2025 - starting off with supporting ID Fellows with the purchase of my new favorite shirt (available in the lobby just but the food court ) @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky

Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 22h

Someone get me that cefazolin pin. Preferably sent to me by carrier pigeon

Brian Chow, MD @brianchowmd.bsky.social · 1d

Find me for MSSA swag at #IDWeek2025. Limited quantities. #TeamCefazolin #TeamOxacillin #TeamNafcillin and for our non-US colleagues #TeamFlucloxicillin

Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 23h

Since I can’t be at IDWeek this year I’m gonna follow the hashtag to get the biggest hot takes

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 4d

In other news, I’ve been an attending for 2 weeks. Kinda neat except I ve had to keep studying for boards. Once that’s done, life’s gonna be sweet

Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 4d

*sigh* I guess I’ll start memorizing how Koplik spots look like

BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 4d

The US is on track to lose its measles elimination status this year or early next year.
The current public health leadership seems intent to ignore the outbreak until more children die avoidable deaths.
The vaccine is the most effective way to end the outbreak.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/more...

More measles in South Carolina as US nears 1,600 confirmed cases

www.cidrap.umn.edu

Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 4d

Seems like their discussion is making a point that benefits are seen when the populations include older kids, which may be counter to stewardship efforts.

Also, I now learned that this is a strategy people are looking at. My first reaction is to cringe for stewardship but if it pans out, woah

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🧛VÆmpiric @empiricgame.bsky.social · 4d

Kermit sad window meme says my lunch watching me leave for work

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · 4d

I started the @idfellowscup.bsky.social so strong but have dropped pretty far down the individual rankings. I should still be good for my board exam next week, right?

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 8d

Whoops! Trump’s team “mistakenly” fired hundreds of CDC scientists — including the very experts fighting measles and deadly outbreaks — and is now scrambling to rehire them.

America’s public health is being dismantled by sheer incompetence. #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky
#SciSky 🧪 #NurseSky #IDSky

Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error

www.nytimes.com

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Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · 27d

I don't know whether this has been discussed by anyone yet, but the meta-analysis that claims to find a relationship between acetaminophen and autism: ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Here's how it reported the results for the largest study. This study carries massive weight...

Authors, Year

Location

Study Period

Risk Estimate

Study Design

Sample Size

Missing Data

Inclusion Criteria

Exposure Definition

Outcome Definition

Ahlqvist, 2024 (overall study)

Sweden

1995–2019

HR = 1.05 (95%CI 1.02–1.087)

Prospective cohort

N = 2,480,797

Exclusion and covariates imputed using dummy category approach

All Singleton live born children in Sweden with linkable personal identifiers with follow-up until Dec 31,2021

Ever use APAP derived from midwife interview at 8–10 weeks gestation and later during pregnancy. From 2005 onward supplemented by Prescribed Drug Registry data

Autism from ICD codes recorded in the National Patient Registry

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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · Sep 17

Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.

Speaks for itself.

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · Sep 17

Chicago-style “homeland security”: Helicopters, camouflage, door smashed in at 5:30am.

DHS Sec Kristi Noem calls it “Midway Blitz.” Neighbors call it terrorizing.

2 of the 4 people detained? U.S. citizens. This is not security. shorturl.at/Qgh89 #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky

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Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · Sep 16

I have someone complaining that a trial for hepatitis B vaccines given to newborns is less valid because, unlike for the older children and adults, there was no checklist for fatigue, headache, or dizziness—all things that newborns are good at expressing and caregivers recognize instantly.

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Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Indiana University @iuidfellowship.bsky.social · Sep 16

#idboardreview 25 F daycare worker [recent 6d contact with child with viral illness,fever/ear pulling]. 3d later daycare worker with ear and jaw tenderness. What type of isolation if in hospital setting? #idmedEd #medEd #idsky #infectionprevention #IPsky #idfellows

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · Sep 16

Not me trying to divine whether I’m on track to pass my ID boards after only 2 days’ worth of questions on @idfellowscup.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · Sep 15

It’s not just “chronic Lyme.” Grifters are using nonspecific (ie inaccurate) tests to diagnose people w/ Lyme who don’t even live in areas where Lyme exists. Who wouldn’t want an answer with an easy treatment for symptoms like arthritis, low energy, fatigue, forgetfulness, & other common experiences

Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · Sep 15

Tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and unproven alternative treatments that experts say should be avoided, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets. “It really is a buyer-beware situation."
apnews.com/article/lyme...

Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating

The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets.

apnews.com

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Alainna J. Jamal @alainnajj.bsky.social · Jul 12

My favourite antibiotic is surgery thanks for asking

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Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · Sep 15

I’m having a hard enough time studying for ID boards while taking care of a newborn, and I’m not even working yet. Shoutout to the ones who had kids while in school/residency/fellowship, y’all are stronger than me

Ese Infectólogo, MD @eseinfectologo.bsky.social · Sep 12

I have three goals as an ID doc:
1) end up on Curbsiders as an ID expert so I can give sarcastic career advice on the intro
2) end up on Febrile so I can go on a rant
3) host 1 session of the GW ID Board Review so I can request Mexican music as the music when people are doing the review questions

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IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health @idph.bsky.social · Sep 12

Illinois is stepping up to protect your health.
@govpritzker.illinois.gov has signed Executive Order 2025-04 to safeguard access to life-saving vaccines this fall. Here’s what it means for you. ⬇️

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🌹Weegie 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · Aug 30

At Pritzker’s behest, the IL Dept of Public Health is exploring the possibility of bulk-purchasing Covid vaccines straight from manufacturers, a senior Illinois health official confirms. Because there's no better way to say fk-off to RFK Jr & Trump than pure action.

capitolfax.com/2025/08/29/i...

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » IDPH looking at buying covid vaccines directly from manufacturersCapitolFax.com

capitolfax.com

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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 3

I refuse to have any discussion about the validity or perceived validity of RFK Jr. & his policies & how they are being applied.

The scientific community and my colleagues and teachers have spoken. I will no longer cede an inch to this. Dont invite me nowhere to debate nothing

Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m absolutely speechless.

May our children and our children’s children forgive us.

Florida Moves to End Vaccine Mandates for Schoolchildren
The state would be the first to scrap requirements that children be vaccinated to attend school, among other rules.

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