Harbor-UCLA Adult Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program
@harborucla-id.bsky.social
Patient care, teaching, research. Impacting the lives of our patients and community in Los Angeles County
@HarborUCLA & @the_lundquist
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https://www.harbor-ucla.org/infectious-disease/
https://harborid.org
@HarborUCLA & @the_lundquist
- RTs & likes ≠ endorsements.
https://www.harbor-ucla.org/infectious-disease/
https://harborid.org
Highlighting the excellent November/December 2025 Topics in Antiviral Medicine Issue by IAS-USA. Claim your CME and stay up-to-date :) @iasociety.bsky.social
www.iasusa.org/tam/november...
www.iasusa.org/tam/november...
November/December 2025
www.iasusa.org
January 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Highlighting the excellent November/December 2025 Topics in Antiviral Medicine Issue by IAS-USA. Claim your CME and stay up-to-date :) @iasociety.bsky.social
www.iasusa.org/tam/november...
www.iasusa.org/tam/november...
Active year by the IDSA! 2025 new guidelines.
• Vaccines for seasonal respiratory viruses in the immunocompromised
• COVID-19 treatment and management
• GAS pharyngitis
• cUTI
• Histoplasmosis
• Recommendations for health care facility IPC programs
www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...
• Vaccines for seasonal respiratory viruses in the immunocompromised
• COVID-19 treatment and management
• GAS pharyngitis
• cUTI
• Histoplasmosis
• Recommendations for health care facility IPC programs
www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...
IDSA Practice Guidelines
www.idsociety.org
December 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Active year by the IDSA! 2025 new guidelines.
• Vaccines for seasonal respiratory viruses in the immunocompromised
• COVID-19 treatment and management
• GAS pharyngitis
• cUTI
• Histoplasmosis
• Recommendations for health care facility IPC programs
www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...
• Vaccines for seasonal respiratory viruses in the immunocompromised
• COVID-19 treatment and management
• GAS pharyngitis
• cUTI
• Histoplasmosis
• Recommendations for health care facility IPC programs
www.idsociety.org/practice-gui...
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We surveyed 154 hospital physicians to assess engagement with antimicrobial stewardship activities. Findings highlight barriers to protocol use, limited awareness of restrictions, and opportunities to align stewardship strategies with clinical practice. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Antimicrobial stewardship at a tertiary center in Portugal: insights from prescribers | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Antimicrobial stewardship at a tertiary center in Portugal: insights from prescribers - Volume 6 Issue 1
doi.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We surveyed 154 hospital physicians to assess engagement with antimicrobial stewardship activities. Findings highlight barriers to protocol use, limited awareness of restrictions, and opportunities to align stewardship strategies with clinical practice. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Valacyclovir was associated with greater cognitive decline and did not improve disease markers in patients with symptomatic #AlzheimerDisease and HSV seropositivity.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Valacyclovir was associated with greater cognitive decline and did not improve disease markers in patients with symptomatic #AlzheimerDisease and HSV seropositivity.
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happy holidays from Harbor’s ID Division!
December 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
happy holidays from Harbor’s ID Division!
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The 2024 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program “By the Numbers” infographic highlights the program’s impact, with over 600,000 people served and a record-breaking 91.4% viral suppression rate.
Learn more: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/resources/rwhap-numbers-infographic-2024.pdf
Learn more: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/resources/rwhap-numbers-infographic-2024.pdf
HRSA’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program BY THE NUMBERS: 2024
ryanwhite.hrsa.gov
December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The 2024 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program “By the Numbers” infographic highlights the program’s impact, with over 600,000 people served and a record-breaking 91.4% viral suppression rate.
Learn more: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/resources/rwhap-numbers-infographic-2024.pdf
Learn more: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/resources/rwhap-numbers-infographic-2024.pdf
Asked our resident Korean food expert / ID fellow extraordinaire Dr. Soo Jin Moon about this phenomenon and she fully cosigns (states this is also why food prepared by mom always tastes better too!!)
#MicrobiologyMonday: In Korean culture, Sonmat means “hand flavor”—the idea that hands influence kimchi’s taste. 🥬🤲 A study found links between hand microbes and kimchi microbes, plus differences in group vs solo Kimjang prep. Learn more: asm.social/2Kj
![Experimental overview of the Kimjang kimchi session during the Sonmat festival. Two sessions were organized. In the first session, participants made kimchi in a group (see the left-hand panel figure). During the second session, kimchi was prepared individually (the right-hand panel), and skin microbiota samples were taken from the hands before the start. Kimchi fermentations were followed up in the lab by observing gas production and measuring pH after 3days. Microbial community composition was determined through V4-16S rRNA sequencing of both hand and kimchi samples, and overlap in bacterial taxa (at the level of amplicon sequence variants [ASVs]) was determined. Photographer—Willem Devriendt, Photogenica Fotografie](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7737n6y7q3bvgkuh3que444/bafkreibiw5sg646r2edma246b43weg23okvy44dir2ipzjvcuqsisyuhla@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Asked our resident Korean food expert / ID fellow extraordinaire Dr. Soo Jin Moon about this phenomenon and she fully cosigns (states this is also why food prepared by mom always tastes better too!!)
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Rain is expected across #LACounty starting Tuesday, December 23 through Saturday, December 27, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas.
➡️ Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for rain preparedness tips
➡️ Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov
➡️ Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for rain preparedness tips
➡️ Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov
Weathering LA Rain
Use the tips on this resource page to keep safe during rain and storm season in Los Angeles County.
ready.lacounty.gov
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Rain is expected across #LACounty starting Tuesday, December 23 through Saturday, December 27, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas.
➡️ Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for rain preparedness tips
➡️ Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov
➡️ Visit ready.lacounty.gov/rain for rain preparedness tips
➡️ Sign up for emergency alerts at alert.lacounty.gov
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🧵 Essential ID Papers for 2025: A Clinician’s Guide
Each year brings a flood of amazing ID literature.
Here are candidates for some of the most important ID papers of 2025, spanning guidelines, trials, antimicrobials, and vaccines.
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Each year brings a flood of amazing ID literature.
Here are candidates for some of the most important ID papers of 2025, spanning guidelines, trials, antimicrobials, and vaccines.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🧵 Essential ID Papers for 2025: A Clinician’s Guide
Each year brings a flood of amazing ID literature.
Here are candidates for some of the most important ID papers of 2025, spanning guidelines, trials, antimicrobials, and vaccines.
👇
Each year brings a flood of amazing ID literature.
Here are candidates for some of the most important ID papers of 2025, spanning guidelines, trials, antimicrobials, and vaccines.
👇
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🍂 Dr. Lucia Abascal, medical doctor & vaccine researcher, chooses to vaccinate herself and her family each fall. She encourages you to do the same. Now’s the time to vaccinate yourself & your family against flu and COVID-19 (& RSV if eligible).
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
December 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🍂 Dr. Lucia Abascal, medical doctor & vaccine researcher, chooses to vaccinate herself and her family each fall. She encourages you to do the same. Now’s the time to vaccinate yourself & your family against flu and COVID-19 (& RSV if eligible).
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
📲 Visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
Happy birthday to the greatest APD around!! @rmgmdid.bsky.social was celebrated by current and former fellows as well as Harbor faculty/staff from all over campus. We love you RMG!! You look good in tinsel too.
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Happy birthday to the greatest APD around!! @rmgmdid.bsky.social was celebrated by current and former fellows as well as Harbor faculty/staff from all over campus. We love you RMG!! You look good in tinsel too.
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Fun fact: the NHM Commons garden faces south and with purpose. On the south side, climate runs hotter compared to other areas of the Museum, allowing some plants to flourish better than others.
Take a closer look during your next visit—NHM Commons is free for all!
Take a closer look during your next visit—NHM Commons is free for all!
December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fun fact: the NHM Commons garden faces south and with purpose. On the south side, climate runs hotter compared to other areas of the Museum, allowing some plants to flourish better than others.
Take a closer look during your next visit—NHM Commons is free for all!
Take a closer look during your next visit—NHM Commons is free for all!
Amazing work from a former Harbor-UCLA IM Resident and current rock star ID fellow at the University of Colorado!! Super proud of you Kirk "Kirk Fetters" Fetters AKA K Fett*
New article alert!
Our team estimated the number of people who may become newly homeless if the President's housing policies are realized. Over 44,000 additional people may become homeless if the federal government stops funding for Housing First programs!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Our team estimated the number of people who may become newly homeless if the President's housing policies are realized. Over 44,000 additional people may become homeless if the federal government stops funding for Housing First programs!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
December 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Amazing work from a former Harbor-UCLA IM Resident and current rock star ID fellow at the University of Colorado!! Super proud of you Kirk "Kirk Fetters" Fetters AKA K Fett*
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Tuberculous meningitis is often fatal, and current therapies need to be improved. In the HARVEST phase 3 trial, high-dose rifampin plus standard treatment was assessed. Full trial results: nej.md/49iiDsQ
#MedSky #NeuroSky #IDSky
#MedSky #NeuroSky #IDSky
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tuberculous meningitis is often fatal, and current therapies need to be improved. In the HARVEST phase 3 trial, high-dose rifampin plus standard treatment was assessed. Full trial results: nej.md/49iiDsQ
#MedSky #NeuroSky #IDSky
#MedSky #NeuroSky #IDSky
Learning more about the health impacts of the LA wildfires as their 1-year anniversary approaches --> Local residents had a 24% excess in pulmonary illness, 46% excess in myocardial infarction, and 218% excess in systemic illness requiring emergency medical attention.
www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...
www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...
Emergency Encounters for Illness During and After the Los Angeles Wildfires:
www.jacc.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Learning more about the health impacts of the LA wildfires as their 1-year anniversary approaches --> Local residents had a 24% excess in pulmonary illness, 46% excess in myocardial infarction, and 218% excess in systemic illness requiring emergency medical attention.
www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...
www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/...
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Being immersed in infectious disease research and working alongside TLI investigators and lab teams, Bryce Tom’s journey as a TLI High School Summer Fellow reflects the power of mentorship, collaboration, and real-world experience: bit.ly/3XWhbG9. 🔬🧪
#Education #Research #SummerProgram #STEM
#Education #Research #SummerProgram #STEM
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Being immersed in infectious disease research and working alongside TLI investigators and lab teams, Bryce Tom’s journey as a TLI High School Summer Fellow reflects the power of mentorship, collaboration, and real-world experience: bit.ly/3XWhbG9. 🔬🧪
#Education #Research #SummerProgram #STEM
#Education #Research #SummerProgram #STEM
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We’re excited to introduce the Opening Plenary Speakers for SHEA Spring 2026!
Dr. Grace Lee will address emerging challenges impacting infection prevention and public health infrastructure, while Dr. Julie Ann Justo will examine current pressures and realities shaping antimicrobial stewardship.
Dr. Grace Lee will address emerging challenges impacting infection prevention and public health infrastructure, while Dr. Julie Ann Justo will examine current pressures and realities shaping antimicrobial stewardship.
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We’re excited to introduce the Opening Plenary Speakers for SHEA Spring 2026!
Dr. Grace Lee will address emerging challenges impacting infection prevention and public health infrastructure, while Dr. Julie Ann Justo will examine current pressures and realities shaping antimicrobial stewardship.
Dr. Grace Lee will address emerging challenges impacting infection prevention and public health infrastructure, while Dr. Julie Ann Justo will examine current pressures and realities shaping antimicrobial stewardship.
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Associations between antibiotic use and outcomes in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia and positive respiratory viral assays
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rXoP0N
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rXoP0N
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Associations between antibiotic use and outcomes in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia and positive respiratory viral assays
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rXoP0N
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rXoP0N
Join us on Thursday, 01/08 at 12pm PT for an eye-opening Science and Your Health discussion by TLI Investigator Michael Yeaman, PhD, MSc on how infection and immunity have shaped human history.
More info and to register: bit.ly/sayhjanuary2026.
More info and to register: bit.ly/sayhjanuary2026.
December 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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My top 10 books for 2025
December 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My top 10 books for 2025
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New Weather West post: As warm atmospheric rivers slide gradually southward along Pacific Coast, a return to rain and end to tule fog in NorCal later this week–but don’t expect much mountain snow (at least initially).
As warm atmospheric rivers slide gradually southward along Pacific Coast, a return to rain and end to tule fog in NorCal later this week–but don’t expect much mountain snow - Weather West
An exceptional temperature inversion: Weeks of tule fog and damp chill in the Central Valley amid a record-warm airmass more broadly across American West and California Well, it sure has been another dramatic couple of weeks when it comes to Western U.S. weather! But exactly what the drama has been varies widely from place to
weatherwest.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
New Weather West post: As warm atmospheric rivers slide gradually southward along Pacific Coast, a return to rain and end to tule fog in NorCal later this week–but don’t expect much mountain snow (at least initially).
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It's beginning to look a lot like...
Microbial Christmas!
🦠🧫🔬🎄🎅🏻🛷🦌☃️
👉🏻 www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas
Microbial Christmas!
🦠🧫🔬🎄🎅🏻🛷🦌☃️
👉🏻 www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas
December 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like...
Microbial Christmas!
🦠🧫🔬🎄🎅🏻🛷🦌☃️
👉🏻 www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas
Microbial Christmas!
🦠🧫🔬🎄🎅🏻🛷🦌☃️
👉🏻 www.superbugs.online/superblog/microbial-christmas
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Antibiotic duration for bacteremia is something most of us learned by habit, not by trial data. In the latest episode of Beyond Journal Club from @coreimpodcast.bsky.social and NEJM Group, we walk through the BALANCE trial and use it as a lens for treatment guidance. nej.md/3XNgajK
December 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Antibiotic duration for bacteremia is something most of us learned by habit, not by trial data. In the latest episode of Beyond Journal Club from @coreimpodcast.bsky.social and NEJM Group, we walk through the BALANCE trial and use it as a lens for treatment guidance. nej.md/3XNgajK
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Global methane emissions have been rising since 2006 even though fossil fuel emissions have plateaued. Isotopic analysis suggests the culprit is likely microbes thriving in a thawing Arctic, warming tropical wetlands, farms, and waste dumps. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/OaMI50XIxYP
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Global methane emissions have been rising since 2006 even though fossil fuel emissions have plateaued. Isotopic analysis suggests the culprit is likely microbes thriving in a thawing Arctic, warming tropical wetlands, farms, and waste dumps. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/OaMI50XIxYP
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FDA approval 📢🔥
US FDA approved Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) granules that dissolve in water. This medicine can treat uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds.
2 new oral Abx for gonorrhea #idsky
gepotidacin
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
US FDA approved Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) granules that dissolve in water. This medicine can treat uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds.
2 new oral Abx for gonorrhea #idsky
gepotidacin
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
FDA Approves Two Oral Therapies to Treat Gonorrhea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new oral medicines to treat a common sexually transmitted infection called gonorrhea.
www.fda.gov
December 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
FDA approval 📢🔥
US FDA approved Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) granules that dissolve in water. This medicine can treat uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds.
2 new oral Abx for gonorrhea #idsky
gepotidacin
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
US FDA approved Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) granules that dissolve in water. This medicine can treat uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in adults and children 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds.
2 new oral Abx for gonorrhea #idsky
gepotidacin
www.fda.gov/news-events/...