Jenna Walls
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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.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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Mortality and Causes of Death in Patients with Mycobacterium avium Complex Isolates through 28 years
This nationwide study of 2,027 Danish patients with MAC isolates (1991-2018) revealed declining mortality. Age, male sex, DMAC, and comorbidities were asso
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November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🔬 Is seeing believing?
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover how cutting-edge imaging and multi-omics are transforming our understanding of immune cell interactions and spatial immunobiology.
Don’t miss this parallel session at #BSI25! Secure your place: bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 1:57 PM
Transmitted HIV-1 Drug Resistance Among Newly Diagnosed Individuals in 31 Provincial-Level Administrative Divisions in China in 2023: A Cross-sectional Survey
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Transmitted HIV-1 Drug Resistance Among Newly Diagnosed Individuals in 31 Provincial-Level Administrative Divisions in China in 2023: A Cross-sectional Survey
This study elaborates on transmitted drug resistance (TDR) among antiretroviral therapy–naive people newly diagnosed with HIV in China. It was found that t
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October 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Community-acquired pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
Yet, there are several challenges associated with diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Community-acquired pneumonia.
Find out more in a new Seminar: tinyurl.com/hd2fwz7n
Yet, there are several challenges associated with diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of Community-acquired pneumonia.
Find out more in a new Seminar: tinyurl.com/hd2fwz7n
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
CATURDAY: A particular research on Feline Infectious Peritonitis, a severe coronavirus disease in cats, provides a framework for understanding and treating long COVID in humans.
Cat Study Reveals Potential Treatment for Long COVID - Profolus
An approach in treating a severe coronavirus disease in cats offers clues in addressing long COVID in humans.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
WHO reports 1 in 6 bacterial infections worldwide are antibiotic-resistant, with resistance rising sharply since 2018. Gram-negative bacteria like E. coli and K. pneumoniae pose the biggest threat. Action on #AMR surveillance and responsible antibiotic use is needed.
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WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) r...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: Read JID’s latest monthly roundup of papers relevant to clinicians, including articles on a cluster of novel enterovirus cases, cancer risk after TB among people with HIV and other research ready to inform clinical practice. https://bit.ly/3IqghOd
JID for Clinicians: Antibiotic exposure risk in early childhood, cancer risk after TB among people with HIV and more
Learn about novel enterovirus cases, a new potential strategy to mitigate resistance development in cavitary tuberculosis and other research ready to inform clinical practice.
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October 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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New case report: Strep canis bacteremia in a COVID19 patient - a rare zoonotic infection with potential serious implications.
New case report: Strep canis bacteremia in a COVID19 patient - a rare zoonotic infection with potential serious implications.
Streptococcus canis Bacteremia in a Patient Co-Infected with COVID-19: A Case Report - Private Practice Infectious Disease
Streptococcus canis, primarily recognized as a commensal pathogen in animals, has emerged as a potential cause of human infections, including bacteremia. We present a case of S. canis bacteremia in…
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October 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📣 Public health win: New Mexico has declared its measles outbreak over after no new cases for 42 days.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
COVID-19 vaccine campaigns launch across Canada for 2025-26 #Canada #COVID19Vaccine
Updated vaccines target current strains circulating, infectious disease specialist says
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Updated vaccines target current strains circulating, infectious disease specialist says
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COVID-19 vaccine campaigns launch across Canada for 2025-26 | CBC News
Provinces and territories are starting to roll out updated vaccines to protect people from COVID-19.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Canadian antimicrobial resistance threat assessment highlights role of health equity
Canada's priority pathogens list shows 45% of the assessed AMR pathogens disproportionately affect marginalized populations and those with structural barriers to health.
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Canada's priority pathogens list shows 45% of the assessed AMR pathogens disproportionately affect marginalized populations and those with structural barriers to health.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Case management of enteric fever is challenging due to clinical presentation overlaps, unreliable diagnostic tests, & widespread AMR.
A recent Seminar explores the evidence supporting effective case management of patients with suspected enteric fever: tinyurl.com/32rvncvn
A recent Seminar explores the evidence supporting effective case management of patients with suspected enteric fever: tinyurl.com/32rvncvn
September 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
US data highlight severity of 2024-25 flu season
The 2024-25 season was the highest severity flu season in more than a decade, according to a new analysis of US hospital surveillance data.
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The 2024-25 season was the highest severity flu season in more than a decade, according to a new analysis of US hospital surveillance data.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Infectious disease expert calls for national sepsis standard in Canada https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/09/13/infectious-disease-expert-calls-for-national-sepsis-standard-in-canada/
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September 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This is a scary thought!
#PITT_IDFall25
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September 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This is a scary thought!
#PITT_IDFall25
#PITT_IDFall25
Chagas disease—a deadly infection spread by triatomine insects—may be endemic in the US, a new report in Emerging Infectious Diseases says. The bugs transmit Trypanosoma cruzi parasites. Evidence shows triatomine bugs are spreading in the US. They bite victims' faces wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...
September 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Look at this!
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
Analysis of Repeat Hepatitis C Viremia After Sustained Virologic Response in a Large Cohort of US Veterans
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September 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is interesting!
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
Benefit of Early Oseltamivir Therapy for Adults Hospitalized With Influenza A: An Observational Study
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September 11, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This is interesting!
#PITT_ID25
#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 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This is interesting!
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
Look at this!
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
Analysis of Repeat Hepatitis C Viremia After Sustained Virologic Response in a Large Cohort of US Veterans
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Analysis of Repeat Hepatitis C Viremia After Sustained Virologic Response in a Large Cohort of US Veterans
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects >1% of the US population and a larger percentage of US veterans.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Look at this!
#PITT_ID25
#PITT_ID25
A new study highlights the many chronic health complications caused by female genital mutilation (FGM), in addition to immediate, sometimes life-threatening risks from the practice.
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April 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM