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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 2d

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 3d

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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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 2d

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Journal of Hospital Infection @thejhi.bsky.social · 3d

🦠Study confirms that healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections are common in hospitalised children & lead to worse outcomes. Under-reporting leads to inaction & precludes understanding of how to best prevent
https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00268-3/fulltext

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 8d

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 11d

Adrenal corticosteroids and increased intracranial pressure in nonimmunocompromised patients with cryptococcal meningitis

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 8d

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · 10d

Global estimates of the HPV-related, non-cervical cancer burden in people with HIV and AIDS and the potential effect of improved HPV vaccine coverage in this population: A systematic review, meta-analysis and modelling study.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 16d

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · 17d

Trends in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Genotype and Antimicrobial Resistance from 2019-2022 in a San Francisco Public Hospital Network

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 16d

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 17d

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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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 23d

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 24d

HIV resistance to dolutegravir varies with co-administered agents

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HIV resistance to dolutegravir varies with co-administered agents

We hypothesized that HIV-dolutegravir-resistance is more frequent when co-administered with nucleos(t)ides with shorter intracellular half-lives.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · 23d

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 25d

The Role of Enoxaparin in Influenza Virus Infections and Its Therapeutic Implications

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 8

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 2

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 1

HIV Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients With HIV Who Received Organs From Donors With HIV

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 8

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Aug 31

A Clear and Present Danger: Encephalitis Due to Infection With Normocellular Cerebrospinal Fluid

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 8

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Indispensable Value of Small-Molecule Antivirals in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Development of a comprehensive program for the early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections in a tertiary hospital in Spain

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Development of a comprehensive program for the early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections in a tertiary hospital in Spain

To assess the impact of the Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Infections (rDTSI) program on diagnostic and clinical outcomes in patients with severe infections.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 8

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Development of a comprehensive program for the early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections in a tertiary hospital in Spain

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Indispensable Value of Small-Molecule Antivirals in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness

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The Indispensable Value of Small-Molecule Antivirals in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness

Harbingers of infectious viral pandemics, such as the H1N1 influenza, SARS, Zika, Ebola, MERS, and SARS-CoV-2, caused major outbreaks in the first two decades of the 21st century.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Development of a comprehensive program for the early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections in a tertiary hospital in Spain

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Development of a comprehensive program for the early diagnosis and treatment of severe infections in a tertiary hospital in Spain

To assess the impact of the Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Infections (rDTSI) program on diagnostic and clinical outcomes in patients with severe infections.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Aug 31

A Clear and Present Danger: Encephalitis Due to Infection With Normocellular Cerebrospinal Fluid

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A Clear and Present Danger: Encephalitis Due to Infection With Normocellular Cerebrospinal Fluid

Can encephalitis due to an infectious cause be present despite normocellular cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)?

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Sep 2

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · Sep 1

HIV Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients With HIV Who Received Organs From Donors With HIV

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HIV Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients With HIV Who Received Organs From Donors With HIV

Transplantation of kidneys from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV (HIV D+/R+) has been shown to be safe and effective, but there is a unique risk of donor-derived HIV superinfection (HIV-SI) in these recipients.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 27

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 26

Impact of macrolide resistance on azithromycin for prevention of rehospitalization or death among children discharged from hospitals in Western Kenya

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Impact of macrolide resistance on azithromycin for prevention of rehospitalization or death among children discharged from hospitals in Western Kenya

We hypothesized that macrolide resistance in gut microbes could modify azithromycin’s effect. Methods From June 2016 to November 2019, Kenyan children aged 1-59 months were enrolled at hospital discharge and randomized to azithromycin or placebo.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 27

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 26

Reply to Aztreonam-Ceftazidime-Avibactam May Not Be Enough

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Reply to Aztreonam-Ceftazidime-Avibactam May Not Be Enough

To the Editor—We thank Dr. Chou for his comments and we agree that the elevated aztreonam-avibactam minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was likely a proximate cause of the eventual microbiologic failure [1, 2].

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 27

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Infectious Diseases @infectiousdz.bsky.social · Apr 26

Scientists have discovered a powerful antibody (mAb 3A6) from an Ebola survivor (2014-16 West Africa outbreak) that neutralizes the virus by targeting its "stalk"—a crucial structure that is conserved.

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The Antibody From a Survivor That Outsmarts Ebola – With a Tiny Dose

A team of scientists has uncovered the remarkable potential of a human antibody, mAb 3A6, in fighting Ebola virus infections. Sourced from a survivor of the devastating 2014–2016 outbreak, this antibo...

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 27

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 27

Fosmanogepix for the Treatment of Invasive Mold Diseases Caused by Aspergillus Species and Rare Molds: A Phase 2, Open-Label Study (AEGIS)

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Fosmanogepix for the Treatment of Invasive Mold Diseases Caused by Aspergillus Species and Rare Molds: A Phase 2, Open-Label Study (AEGIS)

Fosmanogepix (FMGX) inhibits glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchored cell wall transfer protein 1, essential for anchoring mannoproteins to fungal cell wall, critical for host invasion.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 15

Subgroup analyses in randomized trials of Clostridioides difficile associated disease: Recurring Challenges with Analyzing Recurrence

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Subgroup analyses in randomized trials of Clostridioides difficile associated disease: Recurring Challenges with Analyzing Recurrence

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 15

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The Lancet @thelancet.com · Apr 15

Potential first new antibiotic for gonorrhoea since the 1990s is effective and safe, finds trial.

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Research in context panel from Lancet paper "Oral gepotidacin for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea (EAGLE-1): a phase 3 randomised, open-label, non-inferiority, multicentre study". Copyright: 2025 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.

stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 8

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 7

Measles seroprevalence in infants under nine months of age in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Measles seroprevalence in infants under nine months of age in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Measles infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially infants under nine months.

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stormfigura.bsky.social @stormfigura.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 5

Microbiology Laboratory Testing Practices of Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections with Difficult-To-Treat Resistant Phenotypes in United States Hospitals

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Microbiology Laboratory Testing Practices of Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections with Difficult-To-Treat Resistant Phenotypes in United States Hospitals

Rapid administration of effective antimicrobial therapy is crucial for managing bloodstream infections, especially those caused by pathogens with difficult-to-treat resistance (DTR, i.e., resistance to all first-line antimicrobials).

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