Garrison G
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Cool study that shows the benefits of not using antibiotics all the time #pitt_idfall25
Study supports wider use of watchful waiting for kids' ear infections
Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Cool study that shows the benefits of not using antibiotics all the time #pitt_idfall25
Concerning trend to have widespread drug resistance in infectious pathogens #pitt_idfall25
Pakistani study finds high levels of drug-resistant bacteria in raw milk samples
Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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Half of the Staphylococcus epidermidis isolates found in raw milk from dairy cattle and sheep were multidrug resistant.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Concerning trend to have widespread drug resistance in infectious pathogens #pitt_idfall25
Fun video covering plague #pitt_idfall25
Plague is a high-consequence infectious disease with epidemic potential.
The latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes new research evaluating ciprofloxacin versus aminoglycoside–ciprofloxacin for bubonic plague in Madagascar. 👉 nej.md/DrG27
The latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes new research evaluating ciprofloxacin versus aminoglycoside–ciprofloxacin for bubonic plague in Madagascar. 👉 nej.md/DrG27
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Fun video covering plague #pitt_idfall25
Pharma’s shift away from infectious disease research could spell disaster for the world’s poorest people www.statnews.com/2025/10/09/p...
Pharma’s shift away from infectious disease research could spell disaster for the world’s poorest people
The number of “innovation champions” in the pharma industry working on infectious diseases is dropping — and that’s troubling, writes R&D director for Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Concerning downtrend in those that work to keep the public safe. #pitt_idfall25
More than 1,000 staff members at the CDC were laid off Friday, affecting units that respond to infectious-disease outbreaks, analyze science and health data to develop policy, and monitor the safety of employees.
Mass CDC cuts hit staff dealing with measles, Ebola and disease forecasting
Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.
wapo.st
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Concerning downtrend in those that work to keep the public safe. #pitt_idfall25
Interesting study on the implications of disease long term #pitt_idfall25
News Atlas: 'COVID-19 infection may alter sperm in ways that shape offspring behavior'
'Researchers have looked extensively at SARS-CoV-2’s impact on disease risk and the health implications of long COVID.'
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'Researchers have looked extensively at SARS-CoV-2’s impact on disease risk and the health implications of long COVID.'
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COVID-19 infection may alter sperm in ways that shape offspring behavior
A new study suggests that a father’s COVID-19 infection could do more than make him sick – it may leave marks on his sperm that pass anxiety to his offspring, revealing how viral infections can echo a...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Interesting study on the implications of disease long term #pitt_idfall25
An important showing on public health and eliminating disease matters #pitt_idfall25
Humanity is entering a new era of global health.
Since 2010, humanity’s overall burden of disease has dropped 12.6%, and deaths from the world’s deadliest infectious illnesses - tuberculosis, diarrhoea, HIV, malaria, pneumonia - have plunged by between 35% and 60%.
https://f.mtr.cool/jogjadasmf
Since 2010, humanity’s overall burden of disease has dropped 12.6%, and deaths from the world’s deadliest infectious illnesses - tuberculosis, diarrhoea, HIV, malaria, pneumonia - have plunged by between 35% and 60%.
https://f.mtr.cool/jogjadasmf
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
An important showing on public health and eliminating disease matters #pitt_idfall25
Great development for infectious disease #pitt_idfall25
Good news for global health - Fiji has become the 26th country to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
www.who.int
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Great development for infectious disease #pitt_idfall25
important development to help support continuous knowledge sharing #pitt_idfall25
This is good news.
"The New England Journal of Medicine and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy will begin publishing “public health alerts” in the coming month, CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm announced at the IDWeek conference on Sunday."
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"The New England Journal of Medicine and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy will begin publishing “public health alerts” in the coming month, CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm announced at the IDWeek conference on Sunday."
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NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication
Two institutions are coming together to create an alternative to the CDC’s vaunted Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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November 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
important development to help support continuous knowledge sharing #pitt_idfall25
Important note to help preserve public health #pitt_idfall25
Vaccine-Preventable Infectious Diseases Within US Immigration Detention Centers.
Authors conclude that facilities should avoid crowding to reduce risk of contagious disease
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Authors conclude that facilities should avoid crowding to reduce risk of contagious disease
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Vaccine-Preventable Infectious Diseases Within US Immigration Detention Centers
This case series examines epidemiological patterns of 3 vaccine-preventable diseases within US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Important note to help preserve public health #pitt_idfall25
Important to see just how impactful vaccines can be. #pitt_idfall25
Humanity’s history is a continuous battle between us and the microbes. For most of our history, we were on the losing side. It wasn’t even close. We were losing very decisively.
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Important to see just how impactful vaccines can be. #pitt_idfall25
Interesting study on travels impacts on disease spread. #pitt_idfall25
"A new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases links higher intercontinental airline passenger flight volumes to both influenza activity and COVID-19 case and death rates"
"Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread"
Data covered 78 countries and US states (2019–2024)
"Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread"
Data covered 78 countries and US states (2019–2024)
International air travel—especially packed flights—fueled flu, COVID-19 spread during pandemic, researchers say
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November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Interesting study on travels impacts on disease spread. #pitt_idfall25
A concerning development #pitt_idfall25
The Americas, led by Canada, is on the brink of losing measles-elimination status. ‘It’s tremendously disappointing,’ one infectious disease specialist says, by @helenbranswell.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/11/03/m... via @statnews.com
The Americas, led by Canada, is on the brink of losing measles-elimination status
The Americas is the only region of the world to have stopped endemic transmission of measles. But its victory is on the verge of being rolled back.
www.statnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A concerning development #pitt_idfall25
An important emphasis on the importance of the continued development of new antibiotics #pitt_idfall25
Use of Intrathecal Amphotericin for Coccidioidal Meningitis
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/3WUFGD9
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
An important emphasis on the importance of the continued development of new antibiotics #pitt_idfall25
The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
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It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a clus...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
CATURDAY: A particular research on Feline Infectious Peritonitis, a severe coronavirus disease in cats, provides a framework for understanding and treating long COVID in humans.
Cat Study Reveals Potential Treatment for Long COVID - Profolus
An approach in treating a severe coronavirus disease in cats offers clues in addressing long COVID in humans.
www.profolus.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Problematic occurrence as the CDC is already depleted and the implications for public health moving forwards #pitt_idfall25
More than 1,000 staff members at the CDC were laid off Friday, affecting units that respond to infectious-disease outbreaks, analyze science and health data to develop policy, and monitor the safety of employees.
Mass CDC cuts hit staff dealing with measles, Ebola and disease forecasting
Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.
wapo.st
October 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Problematic occurrence as the CDC is already depleted and the implications for public health moving forwards #pitt_idfall25
Hoping that this trend does not continue into this year #PITT_IDFall25
CDC reports highlight 2024-25 flu season's deadly impact on US kids
The reports provide more detail on the deadliest flu season for US children in more than a decade.
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The reports provide more detail on the deadliest flu season for US children in more than a decade.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Hoping that this trend does not continue into this year #PITT_IDFall25
Concerning trend in the spread of preventable disease #PITT_IDFall25
States log more measles cases as New Mexico outbreak winds down
As Minnesota and California report more cases, New Mexico declared its outbreak over after 100 cases.
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As Minnesota and California report more cases, New Mexico declared its outbreak over after 100 cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
September 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Concerning trend in the spread of preventable disease #PITT_IDFall25
Antimicrobial resistance has implications in who bears disease and what treatments are available making it even more important to pick accurate treatment to reduce resistance #PITT_IDFall25
Canadian antimicrobial resistance threat assessment highlights role of health equity
Canada's priority pathogens list shows 45% of the assessed AMR pathogens disproportionately affect marginalized populations and those with structural barriers to health.
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Canada's priority pathogens list shows 45% of the assessed AMR pathogens disproportionately affect marginalized populations and those with structural barriers to health.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
September 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Antimicrobial resistance has implications in who bears disease and what treatments are available making it even more important to pick accurate treatment to reduce resistance #PITT_IDFall25
Showing ways that we can help to optimize treatment of TB is a great first step towards advancing treatment #PITT_IDFall25
Impact of Pharmacogenetics on Pharmacokinetics of First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs in the HIRIF Trial
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Impact of Pharmacogenetics on Pharmacokinetics of First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs in the HIRIF Trial
Variability in the pharmacokinetics (PK) of first-line antituberculosis drugs (rifampicin [RIF], isoniazid [INH], and pyrazinamide [PZA]) is high and may be influenced by pharmacogenetic polymorphism.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Showing ways that we can help to optimize treatment of TB is a great first step towards advancing treatment #PITT_IDFall25
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Impact of Pharmacogenetics on Pharmacokinetics of First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs in the HIRIF Trial
#IDSky
#IDSky
Impact of Pharmacogenetics on Pharmacokinetics of First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs in the HIRIF Trial
Variability in the pharmacokinetics (PK) of first-line antituberculosis drugs (rifampicin [RIF], isoniazid [INH], and pyrazinamide [PZA]) is high and may be influenced by pharmacogenetic polymorphism.
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September 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Impact of Pharmacogenetics on Pharmacokinetics of First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs in the HIRIF Trial
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#IDSky
Concerning trend that shows the importance of continuous improvement and stewardship to help ensure proper perscribing of medications. #Pitt_IDFall25
Study highlights gaps between antibiotic knowledge, appropriate prescribing
A study in India finds that even among providers who have knowledge about appropriate antibiotic use, 62% inappropriately prescribed antibiotics for viral child diarrhea.
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A study in India finds that even among providers who have knowledge about appropriate antibiotic use, 62% inappropriately prescribed antibiotics for viral child diarrhea.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
September 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Concerning trend that shows the importance of continuous improvement and stewardship to help ensure proper perscribing of medications. #Pitt_IDFall25
Great opportunity to help manage disease #Pitt_IDFall25
September 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great opportunity to help manage disease #Pitt_IDFall25
Concerning trend after progression towards eradication was made. Hopeful that this trend reverses itself rather than reestablishing endemicity in the future. #PITT_ID25
4/N Key findings: At current vaccination levels or with modest vaccine declines, measles is poised to re-establish endemicity, becoming a commonplace disease again.
📈A 10% drop in MMR coverage? >11 million measles cases over 25 years, becoming endemic around 10 years
📈A 10% drop in MMR coverage? >11 million measles cases over 25 years, becoming endemic around 10 years
April 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Concerning trend after progression towards eradication was made. Hopeful that this trend reverses itself rather than reestablishing endemicity in the future. #PITT_ID25