Stéphane Bouchoucha
@stephanebouchoucha.bsky.social
A/Prof in nursing and Associate Head of School at Deakin University. Infection Prevention and Control Researcher. Current Australasian College for IPC President
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ACIPC is calling for IPC expertise to be embedded in the new Australian CDC.
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
April 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
ACIPC is calling for IPC expertise to be embedded in the new Australian CDC.
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
Important new advice from us @acipc.bsky.social
We need to use PFRs rather than surgical masks to be able to control respiratory infections.
We need to use PFRs rather than surgical masks to be able to control respiratory infections.
ACIPC calls for consistent use of PFR masks—not surgical masks—in healthcare settings with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Current guidelines underestimate airborne risks.
Read the full Position Statement: www.acipc.org.au/position-sta...
#IPC #COVID19 #HealthcareSafety #ACIPC #PPE
Read the full Position Statement: www.acipc.org.au/position-sta...
#IPC #COVID19 #HealthcareSafety #ACIPC #PPE
April 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Important new advice from us @acipc.bsky.social
We need to use PFRs rather than surgical masks to be able to control respiratory infections.
We need to use PFRs rather than surgical masks to be able to control respiratory infections.
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Today in PLOS Global Public Health, MSF has published the costs of its landmark TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial. This is the first time the detailed costs of an individual clinical trial have ever been shared, challenging the lack of transparency in drug R&D costs 🧵
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Cost analysis of the TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial on novel tuberculosis treatment regimens
Clinical trials are considered to be the largest contributor to pharmaceutical development costs. However, public disclosure of the costs of individual clinical trials is rare. Médecins Sans Frontiè...
journals.plos.org
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Today in PLOS Global Public Health, MSF has published the costs of its landmark TB-PRACTECAL clinical trial. This is the first time the detailed costs of an individual clinical trial have ever been shared, challenging the lack of transparency in drug R&D costs 🧵
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
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⚠️ BREAKING:
H5 bird flu was found in wastewater in Maine according to WastewaterSCAN.
The state doesn't have any known outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle or poultry.
H5 bird flu was found in wastewater in Maine according to WastewaterSCAN.
The state doesn't have any known outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle or poultry.
December 11, 2024 at 9:31 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
H5 bird flu was found in wastewater in Maine according to WastewaterSCAN.
The state doesn't have any known outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle or poultry.
H5 bird flu was found in wastewater in Maine according to WastewaterSCAN.
The state doesn't have any known outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle or poultry.
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It has now been 11 days since the "mystery outbreak" in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discovered and 5 days since samples were obtained for testing, according to the Ministry of Health.
There is STILL no information about what might be behind the outbreak.
There is STILL no information about what might be behind the outbreak.
December 10, 2024 at 11:48 AM
It has now been 11 days since the "mystery outbreak" in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discovered and 5 days since samples were obtained for testing, according to the Ministry of Health.
There is STILL no information about what might be behind the outbreak.
There is STILL no information about what might be behind the outbreak.
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Vietnam 🇻🇳 reports a human case of H5N1 bird flu.
The patient is hospitalized with pneumonia and had dead poultry at their property without reporting it to the authorities, according to local media.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 reports a human case of H5N1 bird flu.
The patient is hospitalized with pneumonia and had dead poultry at their property without reporting it to the authorities, according to local media.
December 4, 2024 at 12:48 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Vietnam 🇻🇳 reports a human case of H5N1 bird flu.
The patient is hospitalized with pneumonia and had dead poultry at their property without reporting it to the authorities, according to local media.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 reports a human case of H5N1 bird flu.
The patient is hospitalized with pneumonia and had dead poultry at their property without reporting it to the authorities, according to local media.
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We will probably know tomorrow or Friday what this is caused by.
Could be meningitis, a viral hemorrhagic fever such as Ebola or Marburg, or food poisoning (but unlikely when WHO is involved).
There are still a lot of concerning details, but it's too early to draw any conclusions.
Could be meningitis, a viral hemorrhagic fever such as Ebola or Marburg, or food poisoning (but unlikely when WHO is involved).
There are still a lot of concerning details, but it's too early to draw any conclusions.
⚠️ BREAKING:
WHO has sent a team to the area in DRC where an outbreak of an "unknown disease" is occurring.
They will collect samples for testing, according to a WHO official who spoke with BNO News.
WHO has sent a team to the area in DRC where an outbreak of an "unknown disease" is occurring.
They will collect samples for testing, according to a WHO official who spoke with BNO News.
December 4, 2024 at 7:55 PM
We will probably know tomorrow or Friday what this is caused by.
Could be meningitis, a viral hemorrhagic fever such as Ebola or Marburg, or food poisoning (but unlikely when WHO is involved).
There are still a lot of concerning details, but it's too early to draw any conclusions.
Could be meningitis, a viral hemorrhagic fever such as Ebola or Marburg, or food poisoning (but unlikely when WHO is involved).
There are still a lot of concerning details, but it's too early to draw any conclusions.
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Feels right that my 1st post here should be to share this incredible RCT, led by my PhD supervisor Nick Daneman:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Main takeaway: 7-days of abx should be the standard of care for patients with uncomplicated non-S. aureus BSI.
A deep dive 🧵:
#IDsky
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Main takeaway: 7-days of abx should be the standard of care for patients with uncomplicated non-S. aureus BSI.
A deep dive 🧵:
#IDsky
Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections | NEJM
Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early, appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain. In a multicenter, non...
www.nejm.org
November 21, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Feels right that my 1st post here should be to share this incredible RCT, led by my PhD supervisor Nick Daneman:
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Main takeaway: 7-days of abx should be the standard of care for patients with uncomplicated non-S. aureus BSI.
A deep dive 🧵:
#IDsky
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Main takeaway: 7-days of abx should be the standard of care for patients with uncomplicated non-S. aureus BSI.
A deep dive 🧵:
#IDsky
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69 poultry premises in Canada 🇨🇦 are currently affected by H5N1 bird flu outbreaks, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
December 1, 2024 at 9:11 PM
69 poultry premises in Canada 🇨🇦 are currently affected by H5N1 bird flu outbreaks, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Our November newsletter is now available. Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News.
#IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews
www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
#IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews
www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
November 29, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Our November newsletter is now available. Don't miss out on this month's edition of IPC News.
#IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews
www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
#IPC #InfectionPreventionAndControl #ACIPC #IPCNews
www.acipc.org.au/ipc-news/
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Wastewater in Saint Petersburg, Florida has tested positive for H5 bird flu.
Florida has no known active outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows or poultry.
Wastewater in Saint Petersburg, Florida has tested positive for H5 bird flu.
Florida has no known active outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows or poultry.
November 23, 2024 at 4:26 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Wastewater in Saint Petersburg, Florida has tested positive for H5 bird flu.
Florida has no known active outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows or poultry.
Wastewater in Saint Petersburg, Florida has tested positive for H5 bird flu.
Florida has no known active outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows or poultry.
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Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 23, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Long COVID symptoms prevalent among healthcare workers
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
New research has found that 33.6% of surveyed healthcare workers in England report symptoms consistent with post-COVID syndrome. Yet only 7.4% of respondents reported that they have received a formal diagnosis.
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This year at #ACIPC2024 we introduced a One Health focus to the conference.
It was great to see Veterinary and One Health professionals attending.
Here are some of those attendees with Dr Glenn Browning, keynote speaker and veterinary microbiologist.
#OneHealth #IPC #ACIPC
It was great to see Veterinary and One Health professionals attending.
Here are some of those attendees with Dr Glenn Browning, keynote speaker and veterinary microbiologist.
#OneHealth #IPC #ACIPC
November 22, 2024 at 5:01 AM
This year at #ACIPC2024 we introduced a One Health focus to the conference.
It was great to see Veterinary and One Health professionals attending.
Here are some of those attendees with Dr Glenn Browning, keynote speaker and veterinary microbiologist.
#OneHealth #IPC #ACIPC
It was great to see Veterinary and One Health professionals attending.
Here are some of those attendees with Dr Glenn Browning, keynote speaker and veterinary microbiologist.
#OneHealth #IPC #ACIPC
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Congratulation to Marija Juraja, winner of the ACIPC Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.
The lifetime achievement award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the IPC profession.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The lifetime achievement award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the IPC profession.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 19, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Congratulation to Marija Juraja, winner of the ACIPC Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.
The lifetime achievement award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the IPC profession.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
The lifetime achievement award is presented to a member of ACIPC who has demonstrated consistent outstanding commitment to the IPC profession.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
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Concerning data showing spike in heart defects in babies born after pandemic- possibly links to growing evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risks pose-Covid in unvaccinated children and adults 🧪
Pandemic linked to 16% rise in babies born with heart defects
The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16 per cent after the first year of the pandemic, according to research at City St George's, University of London and pub...
www.news-medical.net
November 18, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Concerning data showing spike in heart defects in babies born after pandemic- possibly links to growing evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risks pose-Covid in unvaccinated children and adults 🧪
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Thanks to our Welcome Reception sponsor Rhima.
A wonderful way to end an exciting Day 1 at #ACIPC2024!
#rhima #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
A wonderful way to end an exciting Day 1 at #ACIPC2024!
#rhima #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 18, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Thanks to our Welcome Reception sponsor Rhima.
A wonderful way to end an exciting Day 1 at #ACIPC2024!
#rhima #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
A wonderful way to end an exciting Day 1 at #ACIPC2024!
#rhima #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
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Keynote speaker Dr Bronwyn King AO presenting on indoor air quality, highlighting how important this 'low hanging fruit' is for public health.
Well-fitting masks, air purifiers and even opening the window all have a part to play.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
Well-fitting masks, air purifiers and even opening the window all have a part to play.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 18, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Keynote speaker Dr Bronwyn King AO presenting on indoor air quality, highlighting how important this 'low hanging fruit' is for public health.
Well-fitting masks, air purifiers and even opening the window all have a part to play.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
Well-fitting masks, air purifiers and even opening the window all have a part to play.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
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We're offering delegates the chance to get a free headshot taken at #ACIPC2024.
Come along to the ACIPC booth (25 & 26) and get your photo
Here's one of our delegates from Fiji getting her glam on!
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
Come along to the ACIPC booth (25 & 26) and get your photo
Here's one of our delegates from Fiji getting her glam on!
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 AM
We're offering delegates the chance to get a free headshot taken at #ACIPC2024.
Come along to the ACIPC booth (25 & 26) and get your photo
Here's one of our delegates from Fiji getting her glam on!
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
Come along to the ACIPC booth (25 & 26) and get your photo
Here's one of our delegates from Fiji getting her glam on!
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
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ACIPC President Stéphane Bouchoucha welcoming delegates to ACIPC2024.
During his opening address, he highlighted the College's concerns about the lack of dedicated IPC capacity within the proposed Australian CDC.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
During his opening address, he highlighted the College's concerns about the lack of dedicated IPC capacity within the proposed Australian CDC.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
November 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM
ACIPC President Stéphane Bouchoucha welcoming delegates to ACIPC2024.
During his opening address, he highlighted the College's concerns about the lack of dedicated IPC capacity within the proposed Australian CDC.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
During his opening address, he highlighted the College's concerns about the lack of dedicated IPC capacity within the proposed Australian CDC.
#ACIPC2024 #meetingsinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria
Pre conference workshop are underway at ACIPC international annual conference #acipc2024
November 16, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Pre conference workshop are underway at ACIPC international annual conference #acipc2024