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European data reveal tetracycline resistance in 58% of #gonorrhea isolates
The finding suggests that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is unlikely to reduce the region's rate of the sexually transmitted infection.
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The finding suggests that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is unlikely to reduce the region's rate of the sexually transmitted infection.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Immune responses to BK virus in renal transplant recipients receiving IVIG treatment
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November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW #IDSAGuidelines! For the 2025-2026 respiratory season, IDSA strongly recommends age-appropriate COVID-19 vaccinations for immunocompromised adults and children: https://bit.ly/4nQWtmk
IDSA 2025 Guidelines on the Use of Vaccines for the Prevention of Seasonal COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
Anoma Nellore 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 Please refer to the following links for additional guidance on the use of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV vaccines: Children & Adolescents: American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Family Physicians American Colle...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ganciclovir Dosing in Premature Infants Receiving Treatment for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: Results of a Prospective Pharmacokinetic Study
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November 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A randomized phase 1 study investigating gut microbiome changes with moxifloxacin vs. oral vancomycin: Implications for Clostridioides difficile risk
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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#COVID mRNA vaccines may be able to train immune system to attack cancer cells, boost survival
The vaccines appeared to sensitize tumors to the cancer drugs immune checkpoint inhibitors, the researchers say.
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The vaccines appeared to sensitize tumors to the cancer drugs immune checkpoint inhibitors, the researchers say.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Do Aminopenicillins Have a Role in Treating Ampicillin-Resistant Enterococcus UTIs?
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November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
⚠️ 1.3 million people acquired HIV in 2024 alone, including thousands of adolescent girls and young women. WHO recommends twice-yearly injectable #lenacapavir as a new effective pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option to protect people at risk of HIV. Know more: bit.ly/47gS2eV
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
a great opportunity to spread awareness of risk factors and prevention measures #PITT_IDFall2025
Risk factors for Lyme disease in the general population - a survey of adults and caregivers in 28 states
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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
a great opportunity to spread awareness of risk factors and prevention measures #PITT_IDFall2025
Preventive non–beta-lactam antibiotics linked to higher risk of surgical-site infections
In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
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In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
interesting info about cardio and ID intersecting #PITT_IDFall2025
Some common viruses may steeply raise risk of cardiovascular disease
The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
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The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
interesting info about cardio and ID intersecting #PITT_IDFall2025
FDA approves new IV antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections
The intravenous formulation of fosfomycin has a novel mechanism of action and no known cross-resistance to other antibiotic classes.
The intravenous formulation of fosfomycin has a novel mechanism of action and no known cross-resistance to other antibiotic classes.
FDA approves new IV antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections
The intravenous formulation of fosfomycin has a novel mechanism of action an no known cross-resistance to other antibiotic classes.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Important note for antibiotics and many other meds!! #PITT_IDFall2025
Not all medicines are equal
⏱️ Some need to be taken at a certain time
🍽️ Some need to be taken with food
🍂 Some may interact with herbal remedies
#MedSafetyWeek
⏱️ Some need to be taken at a certain time
🍽️ Some need to be taken with food
🍂 Some may interact with herbal remedies
#MedSafetyWeek
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Important note for antibiotics and many other meds!! #PITT_IDFall2025
Does oral antibiotic switching therapy show similar efficacy to intravenous administration for treating infective endocarditis?
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Intranasal vaccine against #H5 avian flu provokes broad immune response in adults in phase 1 trial
Even without a booster, the vaccine triggered mucosal and systemic immunity.
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Even without a booster, the vaccine triggered mucosal and systemic immunity.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Post-trial data highlight doxyPEP resistance concerns
High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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High-level tetracycline resistance and reduced susceptibility to cefixime was found in gonorrhea bacteria from doxyPEP users.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
New Jersey man's death first one to be tied to tick-related meat allergy
Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A beneficial find for AMS! #PITT_IDFall2025
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A beneficial find for AMS! #PITT_IDFall2025
A great find! #PITT_IDFall2025
Single-dose #malaria treatment as effective as multi-dose regimen, trial shows
At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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At day 28, 93% of recipients of the single-dose therapy were free of parasites in their blood, compared with 90% of multiple-dose recipients.
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Photo: Ken Doerr / Flickr cc
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A great find! #PITT_IDFall2025
Post Treatment Blood Cultures in Patients with Infective Endocarditis: Valuable, Inconsequential or Worse?
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November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Patient-reported perceptions, experiences and preferences around intravenous and oral antibiotics for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a descriptive qualitative study.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Partial Oral Therapy for Infective Endocarditis among Adult Infectious Diseases Physicians in the United States: An Emerging Infections Network Survey
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September 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This presents a great opportunity for hospital pharmacists to intervene and advocate for more appropriate antibiotic use if possible #PITT_ID25
Study suggests US sepsis patients are overtreated
A review of 600 US patients treated for suspected sepsis found 32% most likely didn't have a bacterial infection, while nearly 80% with a bacterial infection received overly broad antibiotics.
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A review of 600 US patients treated for suspected sepsis found 32% most likely didn't have a bacterial infection, while nearly 80% with a bacterial infection received overly broad antibiotics.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This presents a great opportunity for hospital pharmacists to intervene and advocate for more appropriate antibiotic use if possible #PITT_ID25
The risk is continuously monitored & may change as we learn more.
Our advice:
🐮 strengthen biosecurity & disease surveillance on farms
👩🔬investigate every human case to rule out the possibility of human-to-human spread
🍳 cook meat & eggs thoroughly, consume only pasteurized milk
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Our advice:
🐮 strengthen biosecurity & disease surveillance on farms
👩🔬investigate every human case to rule out the possibility of human-to-human spread
🍳 cook meat & eggs thoroughly, consume only pasteurized milk
bit.ly/4jfgD7a
Updated joint FAO/WHO/WOAH public health assessment of recent influenza A(H5) virus events in animals and people
At the present time, based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5N1) viruses to be low, while the risk of infection for occupationally exposed pe...
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April 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM