Interesting new research on the long-term consequences of monkey pox virus infection. #PITT_IDFall25
New Research
Long-term consequences of monkeypox virus infection or modified vaccinia virus Ankara vaccination in Belgium (MPX-COHORT and POQS-FU-PLUS): a 24-month prospective and retrospective cohort study
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Long-term consequences of monkeypox virus infection or modified vaccinia virus Ankara vaccination in Belgium (MPX-COHORT and POQS-FU-PLUS): a 24-month prospective and retrospective cohort study
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Long-term consequences of monkeypox virus infection or modified vaccinia virus Ankara vaccination in Belgium (MPX-COHORT and POQS-FU-PLUS): a 24-month prospective and retrospective cohort study
Individuals previously infected with MPXV show strong and durable immunological memory
lasting up to 2 years after infection, in contrast to the less robust and shorter-lived
response observed after M...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Interesting new research on the long-term consequences of monkey pox virus infection. #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting new strategy of an injectable for multi drug-resistant HIV. #PITT_IDFall25
New strategies for a vexing problem: injectables to the rescue for people with Multidrug-Resistant HIV
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November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Interesting new strategy of an injectable for multi drug-resistant HIV. #PITT_IDFall25
Insightful read on a new monoclonal antibody for the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19. #PITT_IDFall25
Safety and Efficacy of Pemivibart, a Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibody, for Prevention of Symptomatic COVID-19: Interim Results From a Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial (CANOPY)
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Safety and Efficacy of Pemivibart, a Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibody, for Prevention of Symptomatic COVID-19
We report an interim analysis of safety and efficacy of pemivibart in individuals with (cohort A) or without (cohort B) significant immunocompromise in the phase 3 CANOPY trial.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Insightful read on a new monoclonal antibody for the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19. #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting article that highlights about Epstein-Barr virus related to mortality risk in patients presenting with suspected meningitis. #PITT_IDFall25
Epstein-Barr virus central nervous system infections and mortality risk in patients presenting with suspected meningitis: results from the Botswana National Meningitis Survey and the Harare Meningitis Aetiology Study.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Interesting article that highlights about Epstein-Barr virus related to mortality risk in patients presenting with suspected meningitis. #PITT_IDFall25
Good read on the pathogenesis of syphilis. #PITT_IDFall25
October 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Good read on the pathogenesis of syphilis. #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting read on the measles virus and how essential hygiene measures are to prevent transmission. #PITT_IDFall25
Susceptibility of measles virus to WHO hand rubs, oral and surface disinfectants
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October 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Interesting read on the measles virus and how essential hygiene measures are to prevent transmission. #PITT_IDFall25
Article highlights how metagenomic sequencing of blood cultures can be used for the diagnosis of fastidious endocarditis. #PITT_IDFall25
Metagenomic Sequencing of Blood Culture Broth for Diagnosing Fastidious Endocarditis
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October 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Article highlights how metagenomic sequencing of blood cultures can be used for the diagnosis of fastidious endocarditis. #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting article highlighting carbapenem-resistant organism cases in New York City. #PITT_IDFall25
Community-associated Carbapenem-Resistant Organism Case Investigations in New York City
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October 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Interesting article highlighting carbapenem-resistant organism cases in New York City. #PITT_IDFall25
Insightful article that highlights how newborn infections can be caused by anti microbial resistance bugs and the steps needed to eradicate the infection in the newborn. #PITT_IDFall25
Across Southeast Asia most newborn infections are now caused #AMR bugs, making standard treatments for neonatal sepsis ineffective. Without updated, locally informed treatment guidelines and new antibiotic development, infant mortality rates will rise.
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Pathogen distribution and antimicrobial resistance among neonatal bloodstream infections in Southeast Asia: results from NeoSEAP, a multicentre retrospective study
Neonatal sepsis in tertiary hospitals in Southeast Asia is predominantly caused by
gram-negative bacteria, with high rates of non-susceptibility to commonly prescribed
antibiotics.
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October 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Insightful article that highlights how newborn infections can be caused by anti microbial resistance bugs and the steps needed to eradicate the infection in the newborn. #PITT_IDFall25
Very interesting article that relates pharmacogenomics to the treatment of Thai people living with HIV. #PITT_IDFall25
NAT2 polymorphisms and Antituberculosis-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Thai People Living with HIV: Insights from a Pharmacogenetic?Pharmacokinetic Cohort Study
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NAT2 polymorphisms and Antituberculosis-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Thai People Living with HIV: Insights from a Pharmacogenetic–Pharmacokinetic Cohort Study
NAT2 slow acetylator phenotypes, especially *6A/*6A and *7B/*7B genotypes, significantly increase the risk of antituberculosis-induced hepatotoxicity in Th
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October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Very interesting article that relates pharmacogenomics to the treatment of Thai people living with HIV. #PITT_IDFall25
Informative article highlighting the effective of the COVID-19 vaccination during pre and post Omicorn periods! #PITT_IDFall25
Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination and prior infections to reduce long COVID risk during the pre-Omicron and Omicron periods
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October 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Informative article highlighting the effective of the COVID-19 vaccination during pre and post Omicorn periods! #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting article focusing on the risk factors associated with infections caused by Candida Auris! #PITT_IDFall25
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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October 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Interesting article focusing on the risk factors associated with infections caused by Candida Auris! #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting read on Azithromycin Activity! #PITT_IDFall25
Investigating Azithromycin Activity Against ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Under Physiologically Relevant Conditions
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September 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Interesting read on Azithromycin Activity! #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting read on the PK properties of Linezolid - relates perfectly to what we learned in class earlier this month! #PITT_IDFall25
Linezolid gets into everywhere, including the pleural space!
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Penetration of linezolid into the pleural cavity in critically ill patients with proven or suspected Gram-positive bacterial infections: a retrospective pharmacokinetic study
AbstractObjectives. To describe the pharmacokinetics (PK) of linezolid in plasma and pleural fluid (PF) in critically ill patients with proven or suspected
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September 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Interesting read on the PK properties of Linezolid - relates perfectly to what we learned in class earlier this month! #PITT_IDFall25
Interesting read on how puberty can impact how individuals respond to Tuberculosis treatment #PITT_IDFall25
Impact of Puberty on Immune Responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South African Adolescents
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Impact of Puberty on Immune Responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South African Adolescents
IL-1ra, IP-10, and SAP are higher in adolescents with tuberculosis than healthy controls.Adrenal and adipose-derived hormones are higher and metabolic horm
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September 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Interesting read on how puberty can impact how individuals respond to Tuberculosis treatment #PITT_IDFall25
Very interesting read on the role of diagnostic testing on the treatment for Lyme Disease #PITT_IDFall25
Impact of Revised Diagnostic Testing Algorithms and Case Definitions on Lyme Disease Surveillance in a Low-Incidence State: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
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Impact of Revised Diagnostic Testing Algorithms and Case Definitions on Lyme Disease Surveillance in a Low-Incidence State: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
We evaluated the impact of the endorsement of modified 2-tiered testing and its inclusion in updated Lyme disease case definitions in North Carol
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September 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Very interesting read on the role of diagnostic testing on the treatment for Lyme Disease #PITT_IDFall25
Very eye opening and interesting read on how AI can be used to diagnose Catheter-associated urinary infection. #PITT_IDFall25
Comparing generative artificial intelligence vs. experts for detection of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
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Comparing generative artificial intelligence vs. experts for detection of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Abstract. A retrospective cohort study compared generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) vs. infection control expert for catheter-associated urinary tra
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September 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Very eye opening and interesting read on how AI can be used to diagnose Catheter-associated urinary infection. #PITT_IDFall25
Very interesting read on using podcasts and various education interventions to enhance the care of patients with bone and joint infections - ties into what we are learning in class currently! #PITT_IDFall25
Enhancing the Care of Patients with Bone and Joint Infections through Educational Interventions
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Enhancing the Care of Patients with Bone and Joint Infections through Educational Interventions
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September 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Very interesting read on using podcasts and various education interventions to enhance the care of patients with bone and joint infections - ties into what we are learning in class currently! #PITT_IDFall25
Very interesting read on Long Covid symptoms among adolescents and when the symptoms resolved. #PITT_IDFall25
Prevalence of symptoms associated with Long COVID among adolescents in the United States, Summer 2022
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Prevalence of symptoms associated with Long COVID among adolescents in the United States, Summer 2022
Limited information is known about Long COVID among adolescents. This study will compare the risks associated with symptoms among adolescents who tested positive, were tested but never tested positive, and who were never tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Very interesting read on Long Covid symptoms among adolescents and when the symptoms resolved. #PITT_IDFall25
Update on a recent outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo. #PITT_IDFall25
WHO shares more DR Congo Ebola outbreak details as more suspected cases reported
Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
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Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Update on a recent outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo. #PITT_IDFall25
Good read on the use of antibiotics in kidney transplant patients #PITT_ID25
Effectiveness and safety of antibiotics in kidney transplant recipients with asymptomatic bacteriuria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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September 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Very eye opening read on the importance of starting therapy early when symptoms start in influenza #PITT_ID25
Benefit of Early Oseltamivir Therapy for Adults Hospitalized With Influenza A: An Observational Study
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September 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Very eye opening read on the importance of starting therapy early when symptoms start in influenza #PITT_ID25
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 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Very eye opening read on the importance of starting therapy early when symptoms start in influenza #PITT_ID25
Good read on the use of antibiotics in kidney transplant patients #PITT_ID25
Effectiveness and safety of antibiotics in kidney transplant recipients with asymptomatic bacteriuria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
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Effectiveness and safety of antibiotics in kidney transplant recipients with asymptomatic bacteriuria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is generally systematically screened and treated with antibiotics in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs)...
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September 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good read on the use of antibiotics in kidney transplant patients #PITT_ID25
Good to see the correlation between pharmacogenetics on pharmacokinetics on the role it plays in first-line-anti-tuberculosis drugs. #PITT_ID25
Impact of pharmacogenetics on pharmacokinetics of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in the HIRIF trial
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Impact of pharmacogenetics on pharmacokinetics of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in the HIRIF trial
Variability in the pharmacokinetics (PK) of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifampicin -RIF, isoniazid -INH and pyrazinamide (PZA)) is high and may be influenced by pharmacogenetic polymorphism.
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April 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Good to see the correlation between pharmacogenetics on pharmacokinetics on the role it plays in first-line-anti-tuberculosis drugs. #PITT_ID25