for May 30, 2020
A nice discussion of infectious dose. Scary aerosols are much smaller and may not carry enough virus to infect you. That’s why we’re not seeing much airborne spread https://t.co/1X6B0J8JAE pic.twitter.com/nFnzqPniQx
— 𝙀𝙡𝙞 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙝 🤚 🧼 (@eliowa) May 30, 2020
I disagree with you Sir. My specialism is infectious diseases & outbreak control. I understand your specialism is oncology.
— Dr Bharat Pankhania (@doctorshaib) May 30, 2020
On Channel 4 news in March watch @juniordrblog shaking his head.
You said it will be better in June, it tragically isn't.https://t.co/lQM47frP7G
Comparative review of respiratory diseases caused by #coronavirus and #influenza A viruses during epidemic seasonhttps://t.co/pB6v3zB8xG #COVID19 #fluseason pic.twitter.com/9jFLGIzvPw
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
Infectious Diseases Bill more dangerous than coronavirus, says Ekweremadu …faults Buhari’s Executive Order 10https://t.co/I18b9EyAxD
— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) May 30, 2020
The coronavirus has slammed into Yemen, a country already staggering from war, a health care system in ruins, widespread hunger and outbreaks of cholera and other infectious diseases. https://t.co/msc5M9O9be
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) May 30, 2020
It’s Not Whether You Were Exposed to the Virus. It’s How Much. “We have to limit crowds, we have to wear masks” @nytimes https://t.co/fXl3KjDJ1J
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) May 30, 2020
Published @TheLancet 🔥🔥
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) May 30, 2020
Analysis of an international, multicentre, cohort study, 235 hospitals, 24 countries @CovidSurg included all patients "1128" undergoing surgery who had #COVID19
30-day mortality was ~24%
Pulmonary complications: ~50%
PE : 2% https://t.co/UPeqIw2964 pic.twitter.com/J6nkQ2WPUV
Here are 4 other infectious diseases that should not be forgotten during COVID-19 https://t.co/SEMNKcblSQ #coronavirus #disease pic.twitter.com/juH9SyMYa8
— World Economic Forum (@wef) May 30, 2020
Amoxicillin and even azithro prescription fills in US down 60% by end of April. With massive drop in abx consumption w #COVID19 thus far, what will be impact on #AMR? Data likely also reflect how much routine abx use is completely unnecessary. https://t.co/REHYcpTvQY
— Neil Clancy (@ClancyNeil) May 30, 2020
This is what #COVID19 anosmia LOOKS like. This virus is neurotropic for sure: #MRI @JAMANeuro @NeurologyToday | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network https://t.co/Pk34RWjCLS
— Stephan A Mayer (@stephanamayer) May 30, 2020
The world's new #COVID19 epicenter could be the worst yet.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
There are ~920,000 confirmed #coronavirus cases & nearly 50,000 deaths across Latin America's 33 countries, but those numbers are fast on the rise.https://t.co/6avkPQqpzk #COVIDbrasil pic.twitter.com/b3pDUZ9iBd
CDC to resume coronavirus briefings after being sidelined by White House - @CNNPolitics This is great news and an important step in the pandemic response. We are as strong as @CDCgov is in our nation’s response. https://t.co/Dkcezp2aTQ
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) May 30, 2020
.@LilTunechi is back with a new episode of Young Money Radio.
— Complex (@Complex) May 30, 2020
The show features a rare interview with Dr. Dre and the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Listen: https://t.co/IbjIDqdqWL pic.twitter.com/MMNTf0rIZ7
New clues about role of pangolins in #COVID19.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
Study "demonstrated that indeed #SARSCoV2 has a rich evolutionary history that included reshuffling of genetic material between bat & pangolin #coronavirus before it acquired its ability to jump to humans.”https://t.co/ScWKBazlq9 pic.twitter.com/MXQs2ssqTR
Characterization&clinical course of 1000 patients w #COVID19 NY @bmj_latest
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) May 30, 2020
~34% AKI" 78% in ICU"/14% Dialysis "35% in ICU"
In hospital pts :
~65% Antibiotics of over 48 hrs"➕Azithromycin
~64% Hydroxychloroquine
ICU:
~90% HCQ,95% ABxhttps://t.co/bRESsJii3e pic.twitter.com/r1fePfthDU
The RT-PCR test, currently the most commonly used method to test for the Covid-19 virus in SA, has a high chance of giving a false negative, according to latest research | @Health24com https://t.co/5m0fWqNCun pic.twitter.com/L4WaQMQCFe
— News24 (@News24) May 30, 2020
How covid-19 is accelerating the threat of antimicrobial resistance https://t.co/KPsxZvmsvB
— Elizabeth Beech MBE (@elizbeech) May 30, 2020
#JACAMRnews Want to know more about what #antimicrobialstewardship strategies #NHS commissioning organizations have implemented in #primarycare in #England? Then read this #FREE article in #JACAMR: https://t.co/k1iMwMeC0N #antibiotic #AntibioticResistance #AMR #AMS @OUPMedicine
— JAC-AMR (@jac_amr) May 30, 2020
Very interesting analysis of how excess deaths and delays in mortality reporting have impacted #COVID19 related mortality. @jeremyfaust https://t.co/cmOXLyBEDD
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) May 30, 2020
What we know -- and still don't know -- about the coronavirus - A “must read” interview by @CNN of @meganranney https://t.co/ucF8aj02OL
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) May 30, 2020
As Russia approaches nearly 400,000 #COVID19 cases, new bill proposes fining those exposed to infectious diseases or working in high-risk environments for refusing mandatory #vaccination https://t.co/oNgvFV4keX
— RT (@RT_com) May 30, 2020
Senator Ekweremadu: Infectious diseases bill more dangerous than coronavirus https://t.co/0vBAoFeK2s
— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) May 30, 2020
Wall Street Journal questions Study of Antimalarial Drugs https://t.co/dwxf5NanCk
— David Paterson (@davidantibiotic) May 30, 2020
#ProudToBeWHO & so proud of Cambodia 🇰🇭 & their hard work to tackle infectious diseases
— Maria Van Kerkhove (@mvankerkhove) May 30, 2020
I loved my time there (06-08) while doing my PhD on H5N1 w @institpasteur 🇰🇭
Grateful for what they, NAVRI & MOH taught me about outbreak investigation.https://t.co/iJEmFOdL5z
Researchers found that testing wastewater for #SARSCoV2 RNA can be used to gauge early #COVID19 infection rates in a given community.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
Prior research showed that the #coronavirus sometimes shows up in stool samples of infected people.https://t.co/0vIhi3ZSZr pic.twitter.com/2LDRbSfKDS
Your latest coronavirus news: New urgent court bid over cigarettes ban; rules and guidelines released as SA gears up to open schools; and R13m in fines for unfair price hikes | @Health24com https://t.co/JT7skOEA2T pic.twitter.com/9s8SEiq828
— News24 (@News24) May 30, 2020
The #fluseason is not far away. How severe will the #flu season be as it converges with the #COVID19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare?
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
A pulmonologist outlines the best defense against #influenza, which also may protect against #coronavirus.https://t.co/67YioByn4z pic.twitter.com/k2MXXreKu0
Senator Ekweremadu: Infectious diseases bill more dangerous than coronavirus https://t.co/PqAokOjcfo
— TODAY (@todayng) May 30, 2020
Iowa shouldn't be reporting 350 new cases/day in a rural unpopulated state with only 3 million people. Seems Iowa's approach is to count infections with no plans for prevention. Counting isn't going to count for much. Need PPE in the community https://t.co/EXA6obB5YR
— 𝙀𝙡𝙞 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙝 🤚 🧼 (@eliowa) May 30, 2020
Great work from @KimberlyBlumen1 and Co. We need this data in AUD 💵 #penicillinallergy #healtheconomics https://t.co/OG0ACelRpm
— Jason Trubiano 🆔 (@TrubianoJason) May 30, 2020
Here are the differences in community quarantine protocols in GCQ and MGCQ areas based on the guidelines issued by the inter-agency task force on emerging and infectious diseases: https://t.co/0r1FrupVUH
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 30, 2020
Predicting the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (#ACE2) utilizing capability as the receptor of the #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus https://t.co/1NcQvASTq4 #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/npEr5jzsME
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
In #JACnews @nathanpsmad
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) May 30, 2020
Rationale of a loading dose initiation for hydroxychloroquine treatment in #COVID19 infection in the DisCoVeRy trial
Authors proposed LD 400X2 then 400 mg q24h @BSACandJAC https://t.co/c7jyeO1MPK
Letter: Media’s coronavirus coverage has flaws!
— usmade1001 (@usmade1001) May 30, 2020
Fauci has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institute of Health for 36 years which raises the question – why we weren’t prepared for this pande...https://t.co/nikrXfBZlY
Researchers Applaud Spanish #COVID19 Serological Survey.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
After initial setbacks, the country’s recent antibody screen estimates that 5% of the population has been exposed to #SARSCoV2.https://t.co/7cpkHJniAE #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/t3TP0yL2hz
#DYK air pollution could help viruses become airborne and more deadly? 🏭
— World Bank Climate (@WBG_Climate) May 30, 2020
4️ reasons why the battle against #InfectiousDiseases & pandemics is also about the fight against climate change: https://t.co/vCBLLzikag #InvestInPeople #InvestInPlanet pic.twitter.com/LGQPBoMUyj
Interesting: Patients' Experiences With Staphylococcus Aureus and Gram-Negative Bacterial Bloodstream Infections: A Qualitative Descriptive Study and Concept Elicitation Phase to Inform Measurement of Patient-Reported Quality of Life https://t.co/nxtFjOo5Fu
— Laura Piddock (@LauraPiddock) May 30, 2020
Evaluation of the Amplidiag CarbaR+MCR Kit for Accurate Detection of Carbapenemase-Producing and Colistin-Resistant Bacteria. https://t.co/bA1z5uhqlU
— AntibioticResistance (@AntibioticResis) May 30, 2020
Brazil’s official death toll from #COVID19 surpasses Spain’s as pandemic deepens in Latin America.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
With >27,878 deaths, Brazil on Friday registered 1,124 more deaths. Brazil’s president Bolsonaro nonetheless continues to downplay the outbreak severity.https://t.co/OIVcpB9XDw pic.twitter.com/5G4msYeAsr
Gross national income and antibiotic resistance in invasive isolates: analysis of the top-ranked antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the 2017 WHO priority list—authors’ response https://t.co/pN5ikoueGC
— Laura Piddock (@LauraPiddock) May 30, 2020
US Dr. #AnthonyFauci: I wear a mask during Covid-19 pandemic because it's effective. Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells why he wears a mask:
— Riikka Kevo (@riikka_kevo) May 30, 2020
It is effective and to set an example for others during #Covid19. https://t.co/F7UEqab5aq
Wonder if we should be asking more patients about eye symptoms?
— 𝙀𝙡𝙞 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙝 🤚 🧼 (@eliowa) May 30, 2020
Ocular Manifestation as First Sign of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://t.co/WxKYl6qHS0
Increased #antibiotic use during #COVID19 and a stagnant development pipeline are a worrisome combination. Why the pandemic could fuel #antibioticresistance: https://t.co/z07dH6qj4U via @pewhealth
— Save Antibiotics (@saveantibiotics) May 30, 2020
For patients with severe COVID-19, there is not a significant difference between a 5-day course & a 10-day course of #remdesivir, according to new findings in @NEJM. https://t.co/DwVnPwNZrd
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) May 30, 2020
Have you wondered how the pandemic is impacting #AntimicrobialStewardship? Addressing resistance concerns now can help better prepare hospitals for the unknown future. Read our discussion on this pressing topic on #biomerieuxconnection. https://t.co/yyVvziUKMx
— bioMérieux USA (@bioMerieuxUSA) May 30, 2020
Another case conjunctivitis as the presenting symptom. Assume this is in everyone’s screening questionnaires? https://t.co/qHMi9DFPSj
— 𝙀𝙡𝙞 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙝 🤚 🧼 (@eliowa) May 30, 2020
Senator Ekweremadu: Infectious diseases bill more dangerous than coronavirus https://t.co/SkAPi9cWQg
— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) May 30, 2020
#JACAMRnews: Can a #nurse-led paediatric #ambulatory outpatient #parenteral #antimicrobial (#OPAT) service improve #paediatric #antimicrobialstewardship in #hospitals? Find out for #FREE in #JACAMR https://t.co/C7tngJrvuv #AMR #AMS #AntimicrobialResistance @OUPMedicine @UHSFT
— JAC-AMR (@jac_amr) May 30, 2020
A Resazurin Reduction-Based Assay for Rapid Detection of Polymyxin Resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. https://t.co/iZ8T8daJQN
— AntibioticResistance (@AntibioticResis) May 30, 2020
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alteration of the Brain in a Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Anosmia | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network @LeoTumi @SATIarg @neurocritical https://t.co/reezIIgVLP
— Gustavo Domeniconi (@gdomeni) May 30, 2020
Melioidosis in a Resident of Texas with No Recent Travel History, United States - Volume 26, Number 6—June 2020 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC https://t.co/1C5k4U90c3
— Laura Marks (@LauraMarks5) May 30, 2020
New Personal View: #COVID19 human challenge studies: ethical issues https://t.co/rgv5QI97LG
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) May 30, 2020
Senator Ekweremadu: Infectious diseases bill more dangerous than coronavirus https://t.co/OnOS58vpdB
— TODAY (@todayng) May 30, 2020
Evaluation of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin Disk Diffusion and Etest Using the 2019 Enterobacteriaceae CLSI Breakpoints. https://t.co/N7x4Fw2iVA
— AntibioticResistance (@AntibioticResis) May 30, 2020
Another study in #CID showed a low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (2.7%) among pregnant and postpartum patients after initiating universal testing in Seattle, Washington.
— Antibiotic Steward🆔 Bassam Ghanem (@ABsteward) May 30, 2020
While High Prevalence in NY epidemic center in NEJM. 👇https://t.co/ATV17kVFXC https://t.co/Yixdjm5ptQ pic.twitter.com/1mGlg2bPOi
Isolation of P. aeruginosa with new resistance to antipseudomonal drugs was significantly more frequent with carbapenems (36/206 [17.5%]) versus ceftazidime (25/201 [12.4%]) and piperacillin-tazobactam (28/332 [8.4%] (P = .007). https://t.co/Mk9wVBKWgG
— Duke Raleigh Antimicrobial Stewardship (@AbxDukeRaleigh) May 30, 2020
Let's hope good #handhygiene continues well beyond the #covid19 pandemic to reduce the global burden of antibiotic resistance https://t.co/vgoSvr9iUU via @wef
— Brad Langford (@BRxAD) May 30, 2020
Remarkable how S Africa is dealing with outbreak. Not only lockdown , but 28000 community workers doing active case finding, cellphone symptom screens. Many challenges (public/private, testing) but we should take note. @GermHunterMD @CJHunterMD https://t.co/1SNMIEiu0B
— Zain Chagla (@zchagla) May 30, 2020
Global #COVID19 total passes 6 million (@lisaschnirring has the latest in US and worldwide #coronavirus #pandemic news) https://t.co/ITruvZxvW9 pic.twitter.com/u3hj3TSV7Z
— CIDRAP (@CIDRAP) May 30, 2020
Adverse Consequences of Rushing a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: Implications for Public Trust | Infectious Diseases | JAMA |
— Jonathan Mayer, PhD (@jmayer0716) May 30, 2020
Art Caplan et al. Caplan always makes me think#medtwitter #epitwitter #covid19 https://t.co/O6NgHCbyQ7
It's the most common coronavirus symptom. https://t.co/pSM3QaD3WW
— Health (@healthmagazine) May 30, 2020
France Eases Some #COVID19 Restrictions.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) May 30, 2020
Starting June 2, people will be able to travel >60 miles (100 km) from their homes, parks will open & restaurants, cafes & bars will be allowed to serve food & drinks again to customers onsite.https://t.co/ZdRvigwluG #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/gRsBApfRkr
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Alteration of the Brain in a Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Anosmia | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Neurology | JAMA Network https://t.co/SgRk7LYle8
— Neuro Criticos (@neurointensivos) May 30, 2020
Geovax's platform has a track record of safety in humans through the HIV vaccine program as well as in preclinical studies with multiple emerging infectious disease vaccines https://t.co/jFRkJwZyld #COVID-19 #infectiousdiseases #zika #ebola #HIV #lassafever #vaccines $GOVX pic.twitter.com/fKJ0Pe9kwC
— GeoVax, Inc. (@Geovax_News) May 30, 2020
The latest The antimicrobial stewardship Daily! https://t.co/1nKaHvhfyA Thanks to @FADIC_DIC @fomardones @jac_amr #amr #patients
— Abid Hussain (@MicrobLog_me_uk) May 30, 2020
The number of confirmed #coronavirus cases in #Germany increased by 738 to 181,196, data from the Robert Koch Institute (@rki_de) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.https://t.co/hEjX4O6DU6
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 30, 2020
Infectious diseases expert Dr. Benjamin Co provides informative, and comforting in those who are craving for a clear picture of how we are faring against the virus. https://t.co/wP5o533cCa #covid19ph
— Noemi L. Dado (@momblogger) May 30, 2020
White House and CDC remove #coronavirus warnings about sharing cups and choirs in faith guidance at houses of worship. https://t.co/krTiedn5FY
— Ed (@Rx_Ed) May 30, 2020
“We cannot relax our guard by very much at all,” says John Edmunds, professor of infectious diseases and member of Sage.
— Spotty Dog (@Spottydog_) May 30, 2020
So Johnson not following the science, but following Cummings by relaxing lockdown. #ToryGenocide #Covid19UK #coronavirusuk https://t.co/v1MntuAtoM
"Many infectious diseases follow an “20/80” rule, whereby the majority of cases are caused by a small number of infectious individuals. These include pathogens such as HIV, measles and Ebola, as well as the coronaviruses Mers and Sars."#COVID19 https://t.co/CPzHwzTu4C
— GlobalFundAdvocates (@GFadvocates) May 30, 2020
Tropical and Infectious Diseases | #article #publication https://t.co/LzrUA7fJsQ#infectiousdiseases #pathologists #microbiology #drug #medicine #health #ecology #biochemical #microbiology
— Tropical and Infectious Diseases conference 2020 (@infectiousmeet1) May 30, 2020
contact | Naina Khashyap | #WhatsApp |+44 20 3966 6807#covid1948 pic.twitter.com/4f6GdrpSyD
the struggle is real. Garbage in - How to spot dodgy academic journals | Graphic detail | The Economist https://t.co/TOqZ1p3mzj
— Katherine K. Perez (@kkpIDRx) May 30, 2020
Infectious Diseases Bill more dangerous than coronavirus – Ekweremaduhttps://t.co/BDwRU1so3w pic.twitter.com/GSWWRoYPQG
— NewsWireNGR (@NewsWireNGR) May 30, 2020
The number of confirmed #coronavirus cases in #Germany increased by 738 to 181,196, data from the #RobertKochInstitute (#RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.#COVID19 https://t.co/xXIVQJU2Tm
— Business Recorder (@brecordernews) May 30, 2020
Timely review of the #COVID19 evidence base + microbial co-infection about this here https://t.co/yElkt31RuN
— Elizabeth Beech MBE (@elizbeech) May 30, 2020
Low Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Among Patients Admitted for Childbirth in Southern Connecticut | Infectious Diseases | JAMA | JAMA Network. <3 % which is much lower than 12% in NYC. https://t.co/X1i75cLnvy
— Dr. Mark Walker (@DrMWalkerMD) May 30, 2020
Postmortem Examination of Patients With #COVID19 | #Infectious #Diseases | @JAMA_current “Organizing-stage diffuse alveolar damage with pronounced fibroblastic proliferation, partial fibrosis, pneumocyte hyperplasia...was the predominant finding” https://t.co/sF9D2lXUmf
— Christoph Hutchinson MD (@ChristophHutchi) May 30, 2020
🇨🇭#Swiss #startup https://t.co/Um3FKorUuZ based in #Technopark #Luzern specializes in creating #microtechnology in glass. Its 🦠 #virus-neutralizing #UV-light can help fight infectious diseases like #COVID19. #CHvsCOVID19 @luzernbusiness @sge More🔎👉https://t.co/F6lR1P8YVf pic.twitter.com/IDLbndrNla
— Ambassador Fabrice Filliez (@SwissAmbSGP) May 30, 2020
As policymakers discuss the next #COVID19 relief package, it is vital that congressional leaders and HHS officials hear from you about the urgent need for new #antibiotics. https://t.co/ivSLULAQnv
— Save Antibiotics (@saveantibiotics) May 30, 2020
Rush University Medical Center is uniquely suited to contain infectious diseases and respond to surges that occur during public health crises. What lessons does it offer for architects of future hospitals? Join us on June 5 to find out. https://t.co/lvtes763Xq pic.twitter.com/GTbTlkLNW0
— Chicago Architecture Center (@chiarchitecture) May 30, 2020
This short opinion piece neatly covers #AntimicrobialResistance issues associated with #COVID19 and is worth reading @ajosephnotts @JonnyUnderhill @AntibioticLeeds @SMHopkins @DrDianeAshiru @Lisaritchie111 @keithridge1 @Angelafifty @LouiseNS @UKCPAPIN @drLouDunsmure https://t.co/hsPz0DueyL
— Elizabeth Beech MBE (@elizbeech) May 30, 2020
What do know about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children? Dr. Zac Aldewereld, @ChildrensPgh pediatric infectious diseases specialist and intensive care unit physician, answers questions about this rare condition. https://t.co/aJad4Ixgyf
— UPMC (@UPMCnews) May 30, 2020
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