Alexis
@alexisra.bsky.social
3rd Year Pharmacy Student at The University of Pittsburgh with an interest in Infectious Diseases 🧪 🧫 🦠 | Deadhead 🌹 ⚡️ 💀 | Cat lady 🐈 🐈⬛
How do environmental factors shape infectious disease patterns? Our newest collection investigates everything from AMR in agriculture to emerging zoonotic diseases.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#RespiratoryVirus situation update:
#Influenza activity is increasing in the EU/EEA, earlier than in recent seasons, while #RSV activity remains low.
#SARSCoV2 activity is stable or decreasing.
Read more here: erviss.org
#Flu #COVID19 #IDsky #EpiSky
#Influenza activity is increasing in the EU/EEA, earlier than in recent seasons, while #RSV activity remains low.
#SARSCoV2 activity is stable or decreasing.
Read more here: erviss.org
#Flu #COVID19 #IDsky #EpiSky
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable.
Yet, it remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming 1.23 million lives in 2024.
The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 talks about the gains made so far and the challenges ahead due to severe funding cuts: bit.ly/4qT5ihk
Yet, it remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming 1.23 million lives in 2024.
The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 talks about the gains made so far and the challenges ahead due to severe funding cuts: bit.ly/4qT5ihk
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NIH funds new center focused on preventing drug-resistant infections
The center will target prevention strategies for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
The center will target prevention strategies for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
NIH funds new center focused on preventing drug-resistant infections
The center will target prevention strategies for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Emerging Risk of Campylobacter spp. Infection Associated with Anti-BCMA and Anti-GPRC5D Bispecific Antibodies
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Potential health and cost impacts of a point-of-care test for neonatal sepsis and possible serious bacterial infections in infants: a modeling analysis in two settings
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Lessons Learned from A Geriatric Referral Model in People with HIV
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#RSV and #influenza transmission remain low in the EU/EEA; however, circulation for both viruses has begun to increase in some countries. #COVID19 circulation, while still widespread, continues to decrease.
Read more on: erviss.org
#RespiratoryViruses #RespiratorySeason #WinterBugs
Read more on: erviss.org
#RespiratoryViruses #RespiratorySeason #WinterBugs
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
This nationwide study of 2,027 Danish patients with MAC isolates (1991-2018) revealed declining mortality. Age, male sex, DMAC, and comorbidities were asso
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November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Nasal iodophor to reduce Candidozyma auris nasal carriage in nursing home residents
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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November 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A locally acquired case of Chikungunya virus in New York State? This is a first.
Chikungunya is a mosquito-transmitted infection that can cause impressive (and sometimes lasting) joint pain and inflammation.
Link: tinyurl.com/57ue229x
Chikungunya is a mosquito-transmitted infection that can cause impressive (and sometimes lasting) joint pain and inflammation.
Link: tinyurl.com/57ue229x
October 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Prevalence of candidate vaccine targets and genomic features of pediatric invasive Streptococcus agalactiae in Japan
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
First locally acquired US case of more severe clade 1 #mpox identified in California
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
October 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum, a gram-negative spirochete bacterium.
This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis. 🧵
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This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis. 🧵
ja.ma/48zlbD1
October 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
New #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA has released updated evidence-based recommendations on the use of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, remdesivir, and molnupiravir in adults with mild to moderate COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3W5IdtT
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
There is still widespread circulation of #COVID19 in the Europe although it is decreasing.
#RSV and #influenza transmission remain low - for now.
✅ Consider getting vaccinated against seasonal respiratory viruses!
More info on erviss.org
#RespiratoryDiseases #IDsky #EpiSky #WinterBugs
#RSV and #influenza transmission remain low - for now.
✅ Consider getting vaccinated against seasonal respiratory viruses!
More info on erviss.org
#RespiratoryDiseases #IDsky #EpiSky #WinterBugs
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Trends in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Genotype and Antimicrobial Resistance from 2019-2022 in a San Francisco Public Hospital Network
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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September 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Streptococcus pyogenes Surveillance Through Surface Swab Samples to Track the Emergence of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Rural Japan
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Streptococcus pyogenes Surveillance Through Surface Swab Samples to Track the Emergence of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Rural Japan
Japan recently experienced a record surge in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Our environmental surveillance study reveals that Streptococcus pyogenes persists seasonally, peaking in autumn and winter in rural Japan.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Another update on the Ebola Outbreak in DRC #PITT_IDFALL25
🦠 Ebola Outbreak — Kasai, DRC (Sitrep 15 Sept 2025)
- 54 cases, 27 deaths, incl. 4 health workers
- Epicenter: Bulape & Mweka zones
- Vaccination with Ervebo underway for health workers & contacts
- WHO risk: High (national), Moderate (regional), Low (global)
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- 54 cases, 27 deaths, incl. 4 health workers
- Epicenter: Bulape & Mweka zones
- Vaccination with Ervebo underway for health workers & contacts
- WHO risk: High (national), Moderate (regional), Low (global)
iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Another update on the Ebola Outbreak in DRC #PITT_IDFALL25
Some follow-up data for my repost from last week about the Ebola outbreak in DRC. #PITT_IDFALL25
🚨 Ebola Outbreak – Kasai, DRC 🇨🇩
📢 1st SitRep from WHO Country Office
👩🍼 Index case: pregnant woman admitted Aug 20, died Aug 25
📊 28 suspect cases | 15 deaths (54% CFR) | 4 HCWs 🧑
🛡️ Response: surveillance, contact tracing, isolation + 2,000 Ervebo doses 💉
🧬Sequencing: confirms new spillover event
📢 1st SitRep from WHO Country Office
👩🍼 Index case: pregnant woman admitted Aug 20, died Aug 25
📊 28 suspect cases | 15 deaths (54% CFR) | 4 HCWs 🧑
🛡️ Response: surveillance, contact tracing, isolation + 2,000 Ervebo doses 💉
🧬Sequencing: confirms new spillover event
September 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Some follow-up data for my repost from last week about the Ebola outbreak in DRC. #PITT_IDFALL25
Just in time for flu season! #PITT_IDFALL25
Benefit of Early Oseltamivir Therapy for Adults Hospitalized With Influenza A: An Observational Study
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Benefit of Early Oseltamivir Therapy for Adults Hospitalized With Influenza A: An Observational Study
Clinical guidelines recommend initiation of antiviral therapy as soon as possible for patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected influenza.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Just in time for flu season! #PITT_IDFALL25
Ebola outbreak confirmed by WHO in a province of the DRC. WHO reports that hopefully a stockpile of vaccines will be able to mitigate this. #PITT_IDFALL25
The WHO has confirmed and officially declared an Ebola outbreak is unfolding in the Kasai province of the DRC. Thankfully this time there is stockpile of 2000 vaccines readily available to be deployed to respond to this outbreak. Following this closely.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province
Kinshasa – Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health w...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Ebola outbreak confirmed by WHO in a province of the DRC. WHO reports that hopefully a stockpile of vaccines will be able to mitigate this. #PITT_IDFALL25
This. Is. Very. Bad. #PITT_IDFALL25
September 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This. Is. Very. Bad. #PITT_IDFALL25
Long-term mortality trends among individuals with tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study of individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis in Brazil
✅ Just Accepted
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
✅ Just Accepted
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
Long-term mortality trends among individuals with tuberculosis: a retrospective cohort study of individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis in Brazil
Even after successful treatment, individuals surviving tuberculosis (TB) disease experience elevated mortality rates.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM