Doktor Viktor
@doktorviktor.bsky.social
Cat food for thought, right meow! 😼
Also bugs and drugs for the human soul. 💊💉🧫
Also bugs and drugs for the human soul. 💊💉🧫
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They recovered over 180 bullet shells at the CDC. Debris from shattered glass is still being cleaned up. I am completely stunned at how quickly the news cycle has moved on. This was an act of terrorism targeting public health experts, and the response seems to be a collective shrug.
August 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
They recovered over 180 bullet shells at the CDC. Debris from shattered glass is still being cleaned up. I am completely stunned at how quickly the news cycle has moved on. This was an act of terrorism targeting public health experts, and the response seems to be a collective shrug.
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#idboardreview unimmunized child w/fever, cough, nasal inflammation followed 2 days later by diffuse nonpruritic maculopapular rash on face then chest then arms/legs. Exam: red conjuctiva, cbc, chem normal, chest clear, cxr b/l interstitial infiltrates #idmeded #idsky #meded
March 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#idboardreview unimmunized child w/fever, cough, nasal inflammation followed 2 days later by diffuse nonpruritic maculopapular rash on face then chest then arms/legs. Exam: red conjuctiva, cbc, chem normal, chest clear, cxr b/l interstitial infiltrates #idmeded #idsky #meded
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Repeating myself -- the years of life lost from missed vaccines for life-threatening childhood diseases is vastly higher than for adult preventive measures.
Expecting more information later today.
Truly tragic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
Expecting more information later today.
Truly tragic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say
At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, officials say.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Repeating myself -- the years of life lost from missed vaccines for life-threatening childhood diseases is vastly higher than for adult preventive measures.
Expecting more information later today.
Truly tragic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
Expecting more information later today.
Truly tragic.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
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Before reading this excellent perspective, I had no idea that the data supporting the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for SBP were so weak. Really time to re-think this "standard-of-care" practice!
Highly recommended. #IDSky
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
Highly recommended. #IDSky
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
Rethinking Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Cirrhosis: First, Do No Harm
Abstract. Antibiotic prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBPPr) in patients with cirrhosis has been considered standard of care since the 19
doi.org
February 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Before reading this excellent perspective, I had no idea that the data supporting the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for SBP were so weak. Really time to re-think this "standard-of-care" practice!
Highly recommended. #IDSky
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
Highly recommended. #IDSky
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
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Here are 5 top things I'll be watching closely in global public health in 2025:
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
December 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Here are 5 top things I'll be watching closely in global public health in 2025:
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
1. H5N1 outbreak trajectory
2. Impact of RFK Jr. on infectious dz control and vaccines in the US.
3. The mpox outbreak in Africa
4. Expanded access to Lenacapavir for HIV PrEP.
5. The US withdrawal from the WHO.
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This is a growing issue here in the US as well
(Nice example pic from former @pennmedicine.bsky.social #Dermsky resident Avrom Caplan, who has done a ton of work identifying and highlighting this issue, here in @nejm.org):
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
(Nice example pic from former @pennmedicine.bsky.social #Dermsky resident Avrom Caplan, who has done a ton of work identifying and highlighting this issue, here in @nejm.org):
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
December 26, 2024 at 4:24 PM
This is a growing issue here in the US as well
(Nice example pic from former @pennmedicine.bsky.social #Dermsky resident Avrom Caplan, who has done a ton of work identifying and highlighting this issue, here in @nejm.org):
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
(Nice example pic from former @pennmedicine.bsky.social #Dermsky resident Avrom Caplan, who has done a ton of work identifying and highlighting this issue, here in @nejm.org):
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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Bictegravir Use During Pregnancy: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis Evaluating HIV Viral Suppression and Perinatal Outcomes
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
Bictegravir Use During Pregnancy: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis Evaluating HIV Viral Suppression and Perinatal Outcomes
This study describes the largest cohort to date (n = 147) of pregnant patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on bictegravir (BIC).
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December 14, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Bictegravir Use During Pregnancy: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis Evaluating HIV Viral Suppression and Perinatal Outcomes
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
⭐ Editor's Choice
#IDSky
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 UTSW's HIV Fellowship is seeking candidates passionate about HIV medicine & health equity. Open to qualified applicants, including those without prior US training.
👉 Apply now: www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...
#HIVMedicine #UTSW
👉 Apply now: www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...
#HIVMedicine #UTSW
HIV Medicine Fellowship Overview
www.utsouthwestern.edu
December 5, 2024 at 11:15 PM
🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 UTSW's HIV Fellowship is seeking candidates passionate about HIV medicine & health equity. Open to qualified applicants, including those without prior US training.
👉 Apply now: www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...
#HIVMedicine #UTSW
👉 Apply now: www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...
#HIVMedicine #UTSW
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The ACIP 2025 vaccine schedule for adults by medical condition (as well as age) is now available - with some great updates www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 AM
The ACIP 2025 vaccine schedule for adults by medical condition (as well as age) is now available - with some great updates www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
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🚨 2 Open ID Fellowship Spots at the University of Utah! 🚨
🏥 State-of-the-art hospital
🌄 Live the good life in stunning Salt Lake City
👥 Train with amazing people who truly care
📩 Apply: [email protected] & [email protected]
🔁 Please amplify
#InfectiousDiseases #IDsky
🏥 State-of-the-art hospital
🌄 Live the good life in stunning Salt Lake City
👥 Train with amazing people who truly care
📩 Apply: [email protected] & [email protected]
🔁 Please amplify
#InfectiousDiseases #IDsky
December 4, 2024 at 8:53 PM
🚨 2 Open ID Fellowship Spots at the University of Utah! 🚨
🏥 State-of-the-art hospital
🌄 Live the good life in stunning Salt Lake City
👥 Train with amazing people who truly care
📩 Apply: [email protected] & [email protected]
🔁 Please amplify
#InfectiousDiseases #IDsky
🏥 State-of-the-art hospital
🌄 Live the good life in stunning Salt Lake City
👥 Train with amazing people who truly care
📩 Apply: [email protected] & [email protected]
🔁 Please amplify
#InfectiousDiseases #IDsky
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We will have another pandemic. The question is not if but when. Excellent viewpoint in CID from 2 veterans of #publichealth Anthony Fauci & Greg Folkers. Speakly plainly they hold no punches reflecting on HIV & COVID. We need their wisdom esp now.
A must read! #IDSky
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
A must read! #IDSky
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
HIV/AIDS and COVID-19: Shared Lessons from Two Pandemics
The HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 pandemics hold important lessons for preparing for, and responding to, future infectious disease outbreaks. Eight lessons common
academic.oup.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:56 PM
We will have another pandemic. The question is not if but when. Excellent viewpoint in CID from 2 veterans of #publichealth Anthony Fauci & Greg Folkers. Speakly plainly they hold no punches reflecting on HIV & COVID. We need their wisdom esp now.
A must read! #IDSky
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
A must read! #IDSky
academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...
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My first #IDSky post will be a shameless promotion of our new UTI WikiGuideline!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Of 37 questions, only 6 had enough data to fully meet criteria for a clear recommendation!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Of 37 questions, only 6 had enough data to fully meet criteria for a clear recommendation!
Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Urinary Tract Infections
This consensus statement creates a clinical guideline for the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections that addresses the gap between the evidence and recommendation strength.
jamanetwork.com
November 8, 2024 at 3:04 AM
My first #IDSky post will be a shameless promotion of our new UTI WikiGuideline!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Of 37 questions, only 6 had enough data to fully meet criteria for a clear recommendation!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Of 37 questions, only 6 had enough data to fully meet criteria for a clear recommendation!