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Could ceftriaxone be preferred compared to ampicillin-sulbactam for CAP in older adults? What is a Target Emulation Trial? Alex Yoby and Lynn Wardlow (@lynnwardlow.bsky.social) from Ohio State help to find out in the latest SIDP Journal Club series (sidp.org/BCIDP) worth 1.5h of ACPE/BCIDP credit!
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Makes sense, and is especially important for the winter! #Pitt_IDfall2025
International air travel—especially packed flights—fueled #flu, #COVID-19 spread during pandemic, researchers say
Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread than those from other countries, the study found.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread than those from other countries, the study found.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Makes sense, and is especially important for the winter! #Pitt_IDfall2025
This is interesting because I was under the impression that HIV has been declining since the 80s. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Interesting article about how the number of people with diagnosed HIV (PWDH) will increase significantly by 2040, warranting the need for healthcare providers to be able to care for this population. #PITT_IDFall25
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academic.oup.com/ofid/advance...
Projected Increases in Older People with HIV in the United States through 2040
Projected numbers of older people with HIV in the United States will increase, including those aged ≥75 years, regardless of decreasing or increasing HIV i
academic.oup.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This is interesting because I was under the impression that HIV has been declining since the 80s. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Deadly multistate Listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals expands
Seven new illness and 2 additional deaths have been confirmed in the outbreak, which has grown to 27 cases and 6 deaths.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/l...
Seven new illness and 2 additional deaths have been confirmed in the outbreak, which has grown to 27 cases and 6 deaths.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/l...
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
While glucocorticoids have a lot of side effects, they can decrease risk of death in pts with pneumonia. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Glucocorticoids cut risk of death from #pneumonia in low-resource settings, trial shows
The results are likely to be more relevant to patients in sub-Saharan Africa than to those in high-resource settings, the authors say.
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The results are likely to be more relevant to patients in sub-Saharan Africa than to those in high-resource settings, the authors say.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
While glucocorticoids have a lot of side effects, they can decrease risk of death in pts with pneumonia. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Impact of discontinuation of contact precautions on healthcare-associated ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in a large tertiary care hospital: an interrupted time-series analysis
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/47t7eEk
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/47t7eEk
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Very interesting for surgical prophylaxis #Pitt_IDfall2025
Preventive non–beta-lactam antibiotics linked to higher risk of surgical-site infections
In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
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In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Very interesting for surgical prophylaxis #Pitt_IDfall2025
Very important for social determinants of health. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Closing the Gap in Race-based Inequities for Seasonal Influenza Hospitalizations: A Modeling Study
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Closing the Gap in Race-based Inequities for Seasonal Influenza Hospitalizations: A Modeling Study
We use a mathematical model incorporating racial inequities in the United States to determine the effects of interventions aimed at ameliorating inequity i
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November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Very important for social determinants of health. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Pneumococcal Serotype Distribution and Coverage of Existing and Pipeline Pneumococcal Vaccines
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Pneumococcal Serotype Distribution and Coverage of Existing and Pipeline Pneumococcal Vaccines
Next-generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) target an expanding array of serotype antigens.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is very interesting, I never thought of that correlation. For example, people are more likely to have a stroke after the flu. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Some common viruses may steeply raise risk of cardiovascular disease
The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
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The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This is very interesting, I never thought of that correlation. For example, people are more likely to have a stroke after the flu. #Pitt_IDfall2025
#Pitt_IDfall2025
Antimicrobial peptides show promise against Salmonella in chickens, study finds
In lab experiments and chickens, peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria inhibited Salmonella strains that commonly cause foodborne illness.
Antimicrobial peptides show promise against Salmonella in chickens, study finds
In lab experiments and chickens, peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria inhibited Salmonella strains that commonly cause foodborne illness.
Antimicrobial peptides show promise against Salmonella in chickens, study finds
In lab experiments and chickens, peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria inhibited Salmonella strains that commonly cause foodborne illness.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#Pitt_IDfall2025
Antimicrobial peptides show promise against Salmonella in chickens, study finds
In lab experiments and chickens, peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria inhibited Salmonella strains that commonly cause foodborne illness.
Antimicrobial peptides show promise against Salmonella in chickens, study finds
In lab experiments and chickens, peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria inhibited Salmonella strains that commonly cause foodborne illness.
CMV is a very tough target. Disappointing to see that the mRNA vaccine candidate from moderna showed little protective effect against congenital CMV infecton. Ongoing phase 2 trials of the vaccine in transplant population is continuing.
www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/mode...
www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/mode...
Moderna scraps congenital virus program after vaccine shows little protective effect in phase 3
Moderna is halting development of an mRNA vaccine for congenital cytomegalovirus after its candidate failed to protect women from the virus in a large phase 3 trial, the biotech announced in a post | ...
www.fiercebiotech.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This was very interesting to me, because I did not realize E.coli in UTIs could originate from meat. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections tied to E coli in meat
The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains
-from @cvdall
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October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This was very interesting to me, because I did not realize E.coli in UTIs could originate from meat. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B-Associated Hospitalizations, United States, 1 September 2023 to 31 May 2024
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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B-Associated Hospitalizations, United States, 1 September 2023 to 31 May 2024
The 2023–2024 influenza season included sustained elevated activity from December 2023 to February 2024 and continued activity through May 2024. Influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B viruses circulated during the season.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This trend may be similar or exacerbated in the US. It is so important to take measures such as vaccinations, hand washing, and disinfecting surfaces. #Pitt_IDfall2025
There is still widespread circulation of #COVID19 in the EU/EEA, although it is decreasing.
#RSV & #influenza transmission remain low in the EU/EEA; however, influenza circulation has begun to increase in some countries.
More info on: erviss.org
#RespiratoryViruses #flu #IDsky #EpiSky
#RSV & #influenza transmission remain low in the EU/EEA; however, influenza circulation has begun to increase in some countries.
More info on: erviss.org
#RespiratoryViruses #flu #IDsky #EpiSky
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This trend may be similar or exacerbated in the US. It is so important to take measures such as vaccinations, hand washing, and disinfecting surfaces. #Pitt_IDfall2025
This is very exciting, because unnecessary antibiotic prescribing is a huge problem and has consequences in terms of antibiotic resistance #Pitt_IDfall2025
Long-Term Effectiveness of Financial Incentives for Not Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics to Children With Acute Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections: Japan's Nationwide Quasi-Experimental Study
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Long-Term Effectiveness of Financial Incentives for Not Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics to Children With Acute Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections
A financial incentive to provide a rationale to not prescribe antibiotics to children with acute respiratory or gastrointestinal infections in Japan was as
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October 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is very exciting, because unnecessary antibiotic prescribing is a huge problem and has consequences in terms of antibiotic resistance #Pitt_IDfall2025
This is interesting because it connects to what we just learned about, including the TB skin reactivity test. #Pitt_IDfall2025
Evaluation of the performance of stool samples to diagnose pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis in routine care: a cohort study from Pakistan
✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/42RAkfp
✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/42RAkfp
October 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is interesting because it connects to what we just learned about, including the TB skin reactivity test. #Pitt_IDfall2025
South Carolina schools recently sent home unvaccinated kids to stem a growing measles outbreak. It turned out 5 of them were infected and, if they'd been at school, could've unwittingly spread it to their classmates for days.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
Idaho Banned Vaccine Mandates. Activists Want to Make It a Model for the Country.
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine or receive “medical intervention.” Leslie Manookian, the activist behind the law, hopes to make it a “societal norm” ...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Streptococcus pyogenes Surveillance Through Surface Swab Samples to Track the Emergence of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Rural Japan
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Streptococcus pyogenes Surveillance Through Surface Swab Samples to Track the Emergence of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome in Rural Japan
Japan recently experienced a record surge in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Our environmental surveillance study reveals that Streptococcus pyogenes persists seasonally, peaking in autumn and winter in rural Japan.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We are learning now more than ever the influence on politics and policies on research. #PITT_ID25
She Was Trying to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. RFK Jr. Shut Down Her Research.
YouTube video by ProPublica
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September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are learning now more than ever the influence on politics and policies on research. #PITT_ID25
Not only does this relate to ID, it relates to pharmacy law because we just learned that compounded substances are not regulated for efficacy and safety by the FDA. #PITT_ID25
Two women fell ill after attending a festival where they received peptide injections, a treatment that has grown in popularity thanks in part to RFK Jr.’s promotion of the amino acid chains as a way to fight aging and chronic disease.
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social
A Las Vegas Festival Promised Ways to Cheat Death. Two Attendees Left Fighting for Their Lives.
Authorities are investigating why two women fell ill at the Revolution Against Aging and Death Festival. They both received peptide injections, an alternative therapy promoted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
www.propublica.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not only does this relate to ID, it relates to pharmacy law because we just learned that compounded substances are not regulated for efficacy and safety by the FDA. #PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
CDC says avian flu may infect the gut, though risk is low
The CDC recommends avoiding raw milk and related products, as well as cooking poultry, eggs, and beef to proper internal temperature.
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CDC says avian flu may infect the gut, though risk is low
The CDC recommends avoiding raw milk and related products, as well as cooking poultry, eggs, and beef to proper internal temperature.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
CDC says avian flu may infect the gut, though risk is low
www.cidrap.umn.edu
September 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#PITT_ID25
CDC says avian flu may infect the gut, though risk is low
The CDC recommends avoiding raw milk and related products, as well as cooking poultry, eggs, and beef to proper internal temperature.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
CDC says avian flu may infect the gut, though risk is low
The CDC recommends avoiding raw milk and related products, as well as cooking poultry, eggs, and beef to proper internal temperature.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
yikes
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
September 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
yikes
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
This is definitely concerning for public health as more legislation is passed against vaccines.
This is definitely concerning for public health as more legislation is passed against vaccines.
“My concern is that there is going to be a large outbreak of not just measles, but other vaccine-preventable diseases as well, that’s going to end up causing a lot of harm, and possibly deaths in children,” said Dr. Anna Durbin of @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social.
(Published April 2025)
(Published April 2025)
“Not Just Measles”: Whooping Cough Cases Are Soaring as Vaccine Rates Decline
While much of the country is focused on the spiraling measles outbreak, experts warn that whooping cough and other preventable diseases could get much worse with falling vaccination rates and Trump’s ...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#PITT_ID25
This is definitely concerning for public health as more legislation is passed against vaccines.
This is definitely concerning for public health as more legislation is passed against vaccines.
This is very concerning because of the already increasing maternal morality rate in the US #PITT_ID25
Study shows Oropouche virus may be more widespread than previously thought
Since a large outbreak began in 2023, more case reports of severe complications of infection in pregnant women and at least two deaths have been reported.
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Since a large outbreak began in 2023, more case reports of severe complications of infection in pregnant women and at least two deaths have been reported.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/o...
April 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This is very concerning because of the already increasing maternal morality rate in the US #PITT_ID25