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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 1d

🖥️ Preventing & Managing CMV after Organ Transplantation | 2025 Update. 10/15/25 from 2-3pm CST.

🩺 Presented by Dr. Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH

✅ REGISTER NOW! attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/324...

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 1d

The CMV Consensus Guidelines changed this year.
Big updates. Bigger implications.

Join Dr. Lara Danziger-Isakov for a deep dive into what you may have missed, what’s next, pediatric insights, and what it all means for your patients.

October 15th, 2-3pm CST

#pediatrician #CMV #kidneytransplant

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 7d

While you're at #IDWeek2025, treat yourself to a night of fine dining & clinical insight at Sotto Sotto. 🍷

Dr. Mirza Haider Ali, MD, presents: Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial PCR Testing-Clinical Implications & Use.

10/20/25, 7pm
313 N. Highland Ave., Atl, GA

INFO: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 8d

Our webinar is just 2 weeks away! 🗓️ Oct 15 | 2–3 PM CST
🖥️ Sign-up: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/324...

Preventing & Managing CMV after Organ Transplantation | 2025 Update
By: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH

✅ 2025 CMV Consensus Guidelines
✅ Pediatric Considerations

#cCMV #IDSky #PedsSky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 8d

👉 🎟️ Seating is limited: Private invitation-only event.
Please contact your Account Executive or fill out this form to request to attend: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Tuesday, October 21st, 7:30pm Dinner & Presentation
Cooks & Soldiers: 691 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA

#Mycology

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 8d

Savor an unforgettable evening at Cooks & Soldiers, one of Atlanta’s premier culinary destinations, where bold flavors and craft cocktails meet cutting-edge medical conversation.

🍽️ Save you spot 👇 (FORM BELOW)

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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

🍽️ Save a spot 👇
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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 9d

From ER resident to heart transplant recipient to advocate, Dr. Alin Gragossian shares her journey & why understanding the patient perspective transforms medicine. @alingrag.bsky.social

LISTEN HERE 🎧 Ep. 27 | Transplant Radio™ open.spotify.com/episode/0tzS...

❤️ #WorldHeartDay #WTC2025 #CardioSky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 10d

It's World Heart Day 2025. ❤️
Today, we celebrate not only heart health, but the incredible journey of heart transplant patients.

Thanks to the dedication of transplant surgeons, nurses, coordinators, & lab experts who work tirelessly to give the gift of life.

#WorldHeartDay #WorldHeartDay2025

Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 14d

📣 WEBINAR: Save-the-Date for ‘Preventing & Managing CMV after Organ Transplantation | 2025 Update.’
🖥️ REGISTER: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/324...

🗓️ October 15th, 2-3pm CST

🩺 Presented by Dr. Danziger-Isakov
Director, Immunocompromised Host ID

#CMV #Cytomegalovirus #IDdoc #IDsky #TIDsky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 14d

🗓️ Booth Schedule:
Monday, October 20
11:30am - 12pm: Michelle Altrich, PhD
1:30pm - 2pm: Steve Kleiboeker, PhD

Tuesday, October 21
11:30am - 12pm: Steve Kleiboeker, PhD
1:30pm - 2pm: Dave Cornett, CPS

Wednesday, October 22
11:30am - 12pm: Dave Cornett, CPS
1:30pm - 2pm: Steve Kleiboeker, PhD

Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 14d

Learn more about our cutting-edge work in fungal testing, CMV, NTM, EBV, Chagas, and more.

📝 RSVP and LEARN MORE! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 14d

IDWeek 2025 is almost here!

Join us October 19-22 in Atlanta, GA. Don’t miss our “Meet the Scientists of Eurofins Viracor” sessions at Booth #️⃣1621.

Connect directly with our experts:
· Michelle Altrich, PhD - President
· Steve Kleiboeker, DVM, PhD - CSO
· David Cornett - CPS

#IDweek2025 #IDsky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 19d

Appropriate and timely use of antifungals is key to protecting patient health and slowing the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance.

Eurofins Viracor News: www.eurofins-viracor.com/news-and-eve...

#Candida #ClimateChange #FungalWeek25

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 19d

It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week! #FDAW
🍄 Day 5: Fungal Diseases and Drug Resistance

Fungal diseases are increasing worldwide, and some are becoming resistant to the drugs meant to treat them.

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#idsky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 19d

Early recognition is critical for timely treatment. During this Fungal Week, take a moment to share this info, speak to your colleagues, and spread the word to support accurate diagnosis of these diseases.

🫁 Respiratory Testing: www.eurofins-viracor.com/our-testing/...

#FungalWeek25

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Comprehensive Respiratory Panel & Testing | Eurofins-Viracor

Viracor's multiple pathogen comprehensive respiratory panels & testing deliver actionable information to help treat patients faster. Learn more.

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 19d

It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week! #FDAW
🍄 Day 4: Lung Infections Won’t Go Away?

Certain fungal infections, including Valley fever, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis, can appear similar to pneumonia, which means they’re often overlooked or misdiagnosed.

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#medsky #idsky #fungalsky

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 21d

These fungal infections are often overlooked, yet their impact can be devastating. Let’s raise awareness about these issues & the need for early recognition & treatment.

🧪 INFO: www.eurofins-viracor.com/our-testing/...

#FungalWeek25 #TropicalDiseases #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafetyDay

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Fungal Test | Fighting Fungals | Eurofins Viracor

Eurofins Viracor can help you better support your patients' care from the onset of symptoms to managing dosage with our robust fungal tests. Learn more.

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 21d

It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week! #FDAW
🍄 Day 3: Neglected Tropical Diseases

NTDs such as chromoblastomycosis, sporotrichosis, & mycetoma primarily affect the skin. Without treatment, they can progress to severe outcomes including tissue fibrosis, bone damage, skin cancer, & even amputation.🧵 1/2

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 22d

Detailed Organisms Dataset PDF: NeXGen Fungal/AFB NGS Testing. 👇
🦠 www.eurofins-viracor.com/media/envmyn...

#Organisms #Fungals

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 22d

While it has not spread locally in the U.S., cat-transmitted sporotrichosis is widespread in South America, causing more severe infections including among immunocompetent patients. (CDC.gov/fungal)

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#FungalDisease #FungalDiseaseWeek

Fungal Diseases

Fungal diseases and antifungal resistance are increasing worldwide. Misdiagnosis is common.

CDC.gov

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 22d

These risks highlight why fungal diseases are a #OneHealth concern, affecting people, animals, and the environment.

🧬 NeXGen Fungal / AFB NGS Testing: www.eurofins-viracor.com/our-testing/...

#Coccidioides #Aspergillus #Candida

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33356 - NeXGen Fungal / AFB Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

NeXGen Hybrid-Capture NGS offers comprehensive pathogen detection, increased sensitivity & specificity, & simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens.

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 22d

It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week! #FDAW
🍄 Day 2: Fungi Are Everywhere

Fungal diseases can spread in several ways, through contact with an infected animal, from skin scrapes exposed to fungi in soil or plants, & by inhaling fungal spores in the air.
#FungalWeek25 #Fungemia

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Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 23d

Facing challenges with Dimorphic Fungi? Hear Dr. Cedric Spak’s perspective on overcoming them to improve patient outcomes. 👇

💻 WATCH NOW: www.eurofins-viracor.com/resource-cen...

#DimorphicFungi

Eurofins Viracor @eurofinsviracor.bsky.social · 23d

It’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week! #FDAW
🍄 Day 1: Think Fungus

Appropriate use of antifungals improves patient outcomes and is important for preserving available treatment options. (CDC.gov/fungal)

🧪 INFO: www.eurofins-viracor.com/our-testing/...

#FungalWeek25 #MSGERC2026 #ThinkFungus #Dimorphic

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