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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · 18h

Completely agree!

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 6d

Risk factors associated with progression to clinical Candida auris infection among adults with previous colonization—Florida, 2019–2023

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Risk factors associated with progression to clinical Candida auris infection among adults with previous colonization—Florida, 2019–2023

We investigated factors associated with clinical progression of Candida auris cases following documented colonization among Florida patients. These finding

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · 7d

Our thoughts onto slow shift of #NHSN #CLABSI definitions. Becoming less and less relevant. We have a problem! Do you agree? #IDSky #MedSky www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 8d

An evening of insight & indulgence awaits at #IDweek2025!

Join us for a gourmet dining experience paired with world-class expertise, “Advancing Science, Improving Care”, an exclusive dinner & presentation with infectious disease leader Dr. Luis Ostrosky. @drluiso.bsky.social

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · 17d

So sorry Ilan…

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · 17d

At #TIMM2025 a panel discussion on the complexity of #clinicaltrials in #medicalmycology with industry, academia, and a patient at the table

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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · Sep 4

Florida Decided There Were Too Many Children

The state’s elimination of vaccine mandates is a courageous first step toward decluttering itself of any excess kids.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Sep 3

Unfortunately this friend is ex-us and can’t get levels done

Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Sep 2

Turns out dolphins can get mucor.. some interesting presentations! Talk about “one health”

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ok… I just spent the last hour looking at CT Scans of a dolphin on isavuconazole… I love my job! #IDSky #Medsky @msgerc.bsky.social

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Nuevas restricciones de vacunas generan debate en Houston

Houston enfrenta restricciones de vacunas justo cuando los casos aumentan. Descubre por qué esto preocupa a los especialistas de salud.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Stratus en #Espanol www.telemundohouston.com/noticias/loc...

Stratus: la nueva variante de COVID-19 que se propaga y aumentan infecciones

En agosto, 28,000 pacientes fueron examinados por COVID-19, de ellos un 8,9% dieron positivo al virus.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Fungus #AmongUs www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Mold outbreak at Harris County courthouses forced mass closure of bathrooms

A rash of mold sightings in Harris County’s downtown courthouse complex late last month led building officials to close dozens of public bathrooms.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Aug 20

#COVID still around youtu.be/pbPGLKghoiQ?...

McGovern Medical Minute: Is COVID Still Around?

YouTube video by McGovern Medical School

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Aug 19

And the prize for most stupid #PredatoryJournal email goes to….

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 25

Yep. #COVID is still "a thing" #IDSky #MedSky time.com/7305159/covi...

COVID-19 Is Rising Again. Here's What to Know

The CDC is reporting summertime increases in cases across the U.S.

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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · Jul 22

Accuracy of plasma cell-free DNA PCR for non-invasive diagnosis of mucormycosis

@jordan1990.bsky.social and colleagues at Stanford

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Accuracy of plasma cell-free DNA PCR for non-invasive diagnosis of mucormycosis | Journal of Clinical Microbiology

Mucormycosis is an invasive mold infection associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and effective antifungal treatment are critical for improving clinical outcomes. However, diagn...

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 22

Teletrabajo y bienestar de los trabajadores durante la pandemia #COVID-19: una encuesta en dos rondas en una universidad de ciencias de la salud en Texas #IDSky #EnEspanol archivosdeprevencion.eu/index.php/ap...

Teletrabajo y bienestar de los trabajadores durante la pandemia COVID-19: una encuesta en dos rondas en una universidad de ciencias de la salud en Texas | Archivos de Prevención de Riesgos L...

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 18

#Shingles at any age www.utphysicians.com/shingles-at-...

Shingles at any age | UT Physicians

The shingles virus is living dormant inside millions of Americans who contracted chickenpox as children, waiting to develop at any age.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join us for a #fungal #CME on molecular #diagnostics funguseducationhub.org/advanced-mol...

Advanced Molecular Techniques in Infectious Diseases: Case Studies in Mycology - A Virtual Town Hall Event - Fungus Education Hub

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 16

I’ve been helping on and off for a couple of years now a vet treating a dolphin for fin mucormycosis… current on isavuconazole! Apparently it’s not super rare!

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 15

Editor’s choice, practice-changing article in CID #IDSky academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

Improved consistency of Candida auris colonization screening with an anterior nares and hands composite sample

C. auris colonization screening is important to inform infection control practices. This study included axilla and groin, and anterior nares and hands comp

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 11

Great study and commentary #congratulations all!

Rossana Rosa @drrossanarosa.bsky.social · Jul 11

Great work by this group! It can certainly improve screening accuracy but the implications go beyond that.

Thank you for sharing @germhuntermd.bsky.social!

#IDSky 🍄

Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · Jul 11

Improved consistency of Candida auris colonization screening with an anterior nares and hands composite sample

From CDC’s Mycotic Diseases Branch

Open access
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Read commentary by @drrossanarosa.bsky.social

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 8

We affectionately call this study TRANSNET 2.0 #IDSky onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Invasive Fungal Disease in Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients, United States

We characterize invasive fungal diseases among 9143 solid organ and 5693 hematopoietic cell transplant recipients. Incidence varied by fungal disease type, transplant type, and host characteristics. ...

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Jul 6

Whether man made or not, climate change is here. Provocative thought…. What if instead of billions going to crazy things, we invested in #climateresilience grants and more advanced warning systems? #DontLookUp

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