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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Sep 5

I would guess this is not a failure. Just natural progression.

FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Likely to be related to source control and it is also a reasonable timeline.

Is it culture positive 5 months later? Or what makes it refractory?

In general, I never found mixed antifungals to be helpful.

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 25

This was my experience too. There is a paper out there, where I analyzed the data, wrote the methods, and much of the results, setting the tone for what the story of the paper will be. I then went to another institution, and the paper was published without my knowledge, and without my name.

Science Magazine @science.org · Aug 25

"The day the paper was published should have been a moment of pride. Instead, it felt like a quiet erasure." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/4p3eH5g

An illustration of a man falling out of a piece of paper, with text that says: How an academic betrayal led me to change my authorship practices.

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is such an interesting study. Many times in medicine we feel that something should be a risk factor for death. But it turns out not to be. And often, even when that data is clearly presented, people still continue to not believe it. Negative studies teach us often more than a positive study.

Julio C. Zuniga-Moya @julioczuniga1.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨🍄In a cohort of patients with Candida BSI, LVAD presence was not associated with increased 30-day or 90-day mortality.Despite higher acuity, LVAD support did not independently worsen short-term outcomes in Candida BSI. @fungaldoc.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/advance... @ofidjournal.bsky.social

Comparative outcomes following Candida bloodstream infection in patients with left ventricular assist devices

AbstractBackground. Candida bloodstream infections (BSI) carry a high risk of adverse outcomes. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly use

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 23

We do. I can't speak for every center.

FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is such an interesting study. Many times in medicine we feel that something should be a risk factor for death. But it turns out not to be. And often, even when that data is clearly presented, people still continue to not believe it. Negative studies teach us often more than a positive study.

Julio C. Zuniga-Moya @julioczuniga1.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨🍄In a cohort of patients with Candida BSI, LVAD presence was not associated with increased 30-day or 90-day mortality.Despite higher acuity, LVAD support did not independently worsen short-term outcomes in Candida BSI. @fungaldoc.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/advance... @ofidjournal.bsky.social

Comparative outcomes following Candida bloodstream infection in patients with left ventricular assist devices

AbstractBackground. Candida bloodstream infections (BSI) carry a high risk of adverse outcomes. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly use

academic.oup.com

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Julio C. Zuniga-Moya @julioczuniga1.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨🍄In a cohort of patients with Candida BSI, LVAD presence was not associated with increased 30-day or 90-day mortality.Despite higher acuity, LVAD support did not independently worsen short-term outcomes in Candida BSI. @fungaldoc.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/advance... @ofidjournal.bsky.social

Comparative outcomes following Candida bloodstream infection in patients with left ventricular assist devices

AbstractBackground. Candida bloodstream infections (BSI) carry a high risk of adverse outcomes. Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly use

academic.oup.com

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Julio C. Zuniga-Moya @julioczuniga1.bsky.social · Aug 4

www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016... 🚨🚨🍄🍄 new research from Washington University Mycoses Group (WUMG) reveals that Invasive aspergillosis & mucormycosis show broad geographic distribution across the U.S. Regions with higher incidence report lower associated mortality. @fungaldoc.bsky.social

Geographic distribution and associated mortality of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis among Medicare enrollees in the United States (2008-2015)

Invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis are widely distributed in the United States, with certain regions experiencing significantly higher incidences. For invasive aspergillosis, each increase of 5 c...

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · Aug 19

Enjoyed listening to @fungaldoc.bsky.social on The Curbsiders this week! Love hearing more about the dimorphics! #IDSky

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#495 Fungal Infections -Histo/Blasto/Cocci with Dr. Andrej Spec - The Curbsiders

Transcript available via YouTube Why we need to stop calling them “endemic” mycoses & more fungi fun! Feeling muddled about endemic mycoses? We tackle the clinical presentation of diseases like histop...

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are recruiting for a new faculty member in the Transplant ID section at @WashUMedID. Highly dynamic section, with immense growth potential. We want to help people build a career in patient care, education or research.

facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Deta...

Opportunity Details - Faculty Opportunities

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are recruiting for a new faculty member in the Transplant ID section at @WashUMedID. Highly dynamic section, with immense growth potential. We want to help people build a career in patient care, education or research.

facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Deta...

Opportunity Details - Faculty Opportunities

facultyopportunities.wustl.edu

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jul 17

Forest Park in St Louis

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are recruiting Transplant ID physicians into a vibrant and diverse group with active research and patient care expertise.

We are looking for physicians who excel in patient care and are interested in developing an academic career through research, education or excellence in patient care!

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Sébastien Poulin @sebpoule.bsky.social · Jun 25

Brand new book #IDsky
@fungaldoc.bsky.social

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yes. You will see similarities, but there are more and they have been rewritten.

FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

That's the goal. High density information.

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Will somebody clearly likes you very much.

FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Great! Ty for buying the new books!

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

You can now buy both of our new books for 25% off using the code ID25. You can buy the other ID books too.

www.us.elsevierhealth.com/comprehensiv...

www.us.elsevierhealth.com/comprehensiv...

Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases - 9780323881852

With complete coverage of the most frequently encountered concepts and conditions in infectious disease, Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases, Second Edition, is perfect for board review or qui...

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

You can now buy both of our new books for 25% off using the code ID25. You can buy the other ID books too.

www.us.elsevierhealth.com/comprehensiv...

www.us.elsevierhealth.com/comprehensiv...

Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases - 9780323881852

With complete coverage of the most frequently encountered concepts and conditions in infectious disease, Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases, Second Edition, is perfect for board review or qui...

www.us.elsevierhealth.com

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · May 31

I wanted to share the preface from our upcoming second edition of our book, The Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.

This has been in my head for years. Glad to finally see it in the printed word.

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Nico Barros @nicobarrosid.bsky.social · Jun 4

Cannot agree more with @germhuntermd.bsky.social @fungaldoc.bsky.social @natebahrid.bsky.social
"Better awareness, diagnostic testing practices, and reporting are needed to improve patient outcomes and enhance our understanding of coccidioidomycosis epidemiology"

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Estimated Burden of Coccidioidomycosis

This cross-sectional study generates a systematic and rigorous estimate of national incident symptomatic coccidioidomycosis cases by developing a model to account for cases missed through national sur...

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · May 31

Thank you! So much work from so many people went into this book.

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Jonathan Ryder, MD @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · May 31

Looking forward to it! Loved the first edition and will recommend this next one to our fellows!

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FungalDoc AKA Andrej Spec @fungaldoc.bsky.social · May 31

I wanted to share the preface from our upcoming second edition of our book, The Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.

This has been in my head for years. Glad to finally see it in the printed word.

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