for Dec 28, 2019 through Jan 03, 2020
#Bacteria found in urine doesn’t always indicate infection, & #antibiotics aren’t always the solution, according to IDSA’s guideline for the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Learn more: https://t.co/KYeJCBrKFe #IDSAGuidelines pic.twitter.com/cY7BCDFlI1
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) December 29, 2019
Day #5: Tricky concept! Serious infections due to enteric GNR that could be induced to produce AmpC beta lactamases probably shouldn't be treated with ceftriaxone or ceftazidime, even if susceptible. Cefepime, carbapenems, and FQ are better options.
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) December 30, 2019
https://t.co/iWIuR4YQ5T
Day #4. There is no evidence for 6 weeks of antibiotics in the Rx of infected sacral decubitus ulcers. Osteomyelitis Complicating Sacral Pressure Ulcers: Whether or Not to Treat With Antibiotic Therapy | #CID @BradSpellberg https://t.co/9TGv3MzQhz
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 2, 2020
New in OFID: An exploratory study suggests that combination therapy (daptomycin plus ceftaroline) for #MRSA bacteremia may be more beneficial than other treatments if used earlier. https://t.co/kLNg9KEgka #OpenForumInfectDis #IDSAJournals @Warren_E_Rose @PaulSaxMD
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) January 2, 2020
New study concluded “Administration of colistin was not associated with higher rates of nephrotoxicity than carbapenems or βL–βLI agent”https://t.co/65fpnmJB2N
— Antibiotic Tweets (@khalideljaaly) December 28, 2019
Thoughts?@draghafur @jpogue1 @nbritt_pharmd @JGPharmD @FungalDoc @mmPharmD @DrToddLee @IDstewardship @IDPharmacometrx
NEW🔥 in OFID @ErinMcCreary Multicenter Cohort of Patients with MRSA Bacteremia Receiving Daptomycin plus Ceftaroline Compared to Other MRSA Treatments. #IDTwitter cc @blandman19 @TheIDApprentice @ryankshields https://t.co/smUlE4BfbW pic.twitter.com/Ole6UGBnVo
— Antibiotic Steward 🆔 (@ABsteward) December 31, 2019
Day #4: Neuropathy, in particular optic neuropathy, is a potentially severe side effect of linezolid. The primary risk factor is duration of use -- hence a particular concern when used for treatment of bone infections and mycobacterial disease. https://t.co/ZQO0bmEyMH
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) December 29, 2019
The best 🔥💥 article @CMIJournal to start with the year 2020 By 2 ID Giants Dr. Livermore and Dr. Nicolau and @SIDPharm Dr. Kidd
— Antibiotic Steward 🆔 (@ABsteward) January 2, 2020
The Difficulties of Identifying and treating Enterobacterales with OXA-48-like carbapenemases. #IDTwitter https://t.co/ciL9yFvHEh pic.twitter.com/Bd3GcfpU1S
NEW 🔥in JGAR by Dr. Al-Hasan
— Antibiotic Steward 🆔 (@ABsteward) December 31, 2019
Empirical Fluoroquinolones versus Broad-Spectrum Beta-Lactams for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections in the Absence of Antimicrobial Resistance Risk Factors. #IDTwitter @alyssapgould https://t.co/szpXvKEgmO pic.twitter.com/RSW9XZEaUm
42% mortality reduction in MRSA bacteremia cases treated with combination ceftaroline/daptomycin compared with vancomycin. What if we started with this therapy and then tailored to monotherapy when clinically improving? https://t.co/xk5FnlcmhQ
— Michael Calderwood (@CalderwoodMD) December 31, 2019
#AntibioticResistance cause an estimated 700,000 deaths a year! Researchers show that bacteria avoid antibiotics by changing shape within human body, an advance that can help in the fight with #infectious diseases https://t.co/wYo5PNf9wY
— Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (@kiranshaw) December 31, 2019
551 penicillin allergic patients received cephalosporins, no immediate reactions requiring epinephrine, and only one onset delayed rash.
— Eric Macy (@EricMacyMD) January 1, 2020
A streamlined approach to optimize perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in the setting of penicillin allergy labels https://t.co/U03FqdR80v
#InfectiousDiseases: "When we talk about #pneumonia, we're referring to an infection in the lungs," says @nrajapakseMD. "Pneumonia can be caused by both bacteria and viruses, and, in rare cases, fungi, as well." https://t.co/Zm3hGOjPHB pic.twitter.com/rjiQ8enYTm
— Mayo Clinic (@MayoClinic) January 1, 2020
Pyogenic spondylodiscitis: An overview - Day #1 Bacteria can reach the spine hematogenously through the Batson’s plexus from urinary/pelvic sources. #IDTweet #medEd https://t.co/NvTTwnH4m5
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) December 30, 2019
Oseltamivir plus usual care versus usual care for influenza-like illness in primary care: an open-label, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial https://t.co/oJiFQGFuZR Just out in @TheLancet a trial confirming oseltamivir decreases flu symptoms for about 1 day.
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 3, 2020
Final agenda for the 3rd Annual Texas Medical Center Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Conference. Robust abstract response, oral presentations and rapid-fire talks. Introducing mentoring breakfasts and T32 AMR encounter with our Emory friends! https://t.co/iuVJ3tesKv
— Cesar Arias (@SuperBugDoc) January 3, 2020
Why Human Health Is in the Hands of Bacteria.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) December 29, 2019
There is increasing evidence that changes in our #microbiota are linked to the rise of modern diseases like obesity, diabetes, asthma, food allergies & inflammatory conditions of the intestine & the brain. https://t.co/jVKh5TB22Y pic.twitter.com/WEFwF5f38V
On the basis of the results of experimental evolution studies of microbes in general and antibiotic production in Actinobacteria in particular, a proposed methodology for evolving antibiotics to circumvent mechanisms of resistance: @mbiojournal https://t.co/qk8XyIEDfu pic.twitter.com/kM9U7wNr9I
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) January 3, 2020
Airplane sewage could be contributing to the global spread of antibiotic resistance, as a new study shows that 90% of E.coli sampled from German airplane sewage are resistant to at least 1 antibiotic. https://t.co/hrarEhrFZa #DISARMSuperbugs
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) December 28, 2019
If you're interested in a nuanced perspective on the recent daptomycin-ceftaroline paper published in OFID, read this thread by lead author @ErinMcCreary. (And for the record, commentaries like this show #Medtwitter at its best. Plus @dog_feelings🐕.) https://t.co/qJqZhdT4qS https://t.co/55k7Ttby1V
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) January 3, 2020
Great read and #IDTwitter #AntibioticStewardship win. @BradSpellberg No benefits of #antibiotics without concomitant surgical debridement + wound coverage. Exposed bone does not always equal sacral OM (unless bx proven). Indications for < 6 wks abx https://t.co/SYT8g4vItq
— Amy Hanson (@AmyHansonPharmD) January 2, 2020
As of Jan. 1, 2020, all ambulatory practices accredited by The Joint Commission, including those providing medical or dental services and urgent care, must meet new antimicrobial stewardship requirements. #IDTwitter @ACPinternists @jeffreylinder @sbleas66 https://t.co/Ld1BY9wOCq
— Antibiotic Steward 🆔 (@ABsteward) January 2, 2020
🆕 in @JAMDAcom: Consensus statement on UTIs in post-acute and LTC. Echoes what know about avoiding testing/treatment of ASB and #shorterisbetter. Most helpful is the advice against long-term UTI prophylaxis, a common reason for antibiotic overuse in LTC. https://t.co/Hijim1SXPy pic.twitter.com/PUkrGwjYUY
— Brad Langford (@BRxAD) December 31, 2019
A Controlled Trial of Early Adjunctive Treatment with Corticosteroids for Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | A classic study that demonstrated the benefit of adding steroids in severe PCP @NEJM https://t.co/sqcoAdKwnQ
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 1, 2020
Microbiology Monday: Salmonella lives inside of host cells, including macrophage (shown). Scientists report a small molecule can kill Salmonella by inducing autophagy, suggesting autophagy stimulation may fight infection.
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) December 30, 2019
Read the #AACJournal report: https://t.co/u1cpG33CQV pic.twitter.com/17GFPPOtXR
Great choices, 4 trials are also on our list @IDstewardship
— Antibiotic Steward 🆔 (@ABsteward) December 29, 2019
Yahav et Al, 11 December 2018, so not 2019
MERINO, September 11, 2018, Also not 2019
Where is the DANCE trial?#IDtwitter
A link to our listhttps://t.co/GOwv2LZDUS
This year, why not make a commitment to education the next generation about microbes, hygiene, and #antimicrobialresistance? Our #FREE online course with @eBug_uk starts soon. Sign up now! https://t.co/KJRra30DOV @aliciad3 @Cliodna_Mcnulty
— BSAC (@BSACandJAC) January 3, 2020
In Australia, fluoroquinolones would never be promoted for empiric use in this clinical situation unless there is a history of severe penicillin allergy. We have a long history of FQ stewardship in both humans and animals https://t.co/ARwZocspXE https://t.co/A2f2CUcdx0
— NCAS_Australia (@NCAS_Aus) January 1, 2020
'The combination of piperacillin/tazobactam with meropenem may be a potential therapy against KPC-producing K. pneumonia, when other therapies are unavailable or prohibitively toxic' #JACNews https://t.co/N7JbDL5oNB
— BSAC (@BSACandJAC) December 31, 2019
A single dose of the #HPV vaccine may be just as effective at providing protection against cancer-causing HPV infections as two to three doses, says new research from @UTexasSPH. #WhyIVaccinate #VaccinesWork @ashish_deshmukh @JAMANetworkOpen https://t.co/guBOE0prEo
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) December 30, 2019
NEJM Journal Watch Infectious Diseases Top Stories of 2019. Yes yes yes @asherjs 🔥 🔥 🔥 https://t.co/ZYz3s7ahBZ
— Alysse Wurcel (@IDDoc1978) January 3, 2020
Check out this 🔥🔥 retrospective, matched cohort study comparing DAP-CPT to SOC in patients with #MRSA bacteremia published by @SIDP members @ErinMcCreary @IDRoadrunner @LucasTSchulz @IDpharmresearch @Warren_E_Rose and Evan Zasowski
— SIDP (@SIDPharm) January 3, 2020
Available at:https://t.co/iKxTFfjoSc pic.twitter.com/euMZfHYGoi
Read how #antibiotic stewardship is done in LMIC #Uganda Insights From 2Pharmacist Leaders Great interview @IDstewardship 👏🏻👍 @Wellcome_AMR @_Jeremy_Knox @JeremyFarrar @CIDRAP_ASP @hboucher3 @WHO https://t.co/2P8EuvNSQE
— Debbie Goff (@idpharmd) December 31, 2019
'Proactive therapeutic drug monitoring of linezolid may be beneficial either in preventing or in recovering from dose-dependent thrombocytopenia, even when treatment lasts for more than 28 days' #JACNews https://t.co/QXeE8YCj3L
— BSAC (@BSACandJAC) December 30, 2019
Clostridioides difficile therapeutics: guidelines and beyond. How many prefer tapering vancomycin over fidaxomicin? https://t.co/yryj1AxGoN #IDTwitter
— Abid Hussain (@MicrobLog_me_uk) January 2, 2020
Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) January 1, 2020
Measles virus belongs to morbilliviruses, which are found in other mammals & can jump from 1 host species to another
This might be another risk of poor vaccine coverage against #measles in humanshttps://t.co/5Q5kfSQwOZ pic.twitter.com/qmhgIsj3Ps
#Antibiotic usage in infancy is tied to childhood #allergies, concludes new findings in @JAMAPediatrics. #DISARMSuperbugs https://t.co/YaMNrkw6YJ
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) January 2, 2020
Congrats @RebekahLMoran!! Published your @UniMelbMDHS MD research project - The burden of antibiotic allergies in adults in an Australian intensive care unit: the BASIS study. Now driving new research! #IDTwitter #medstudenttwitter @id_austin @CAAR_Aus https://t.co/Hj20PBhn2m
— Jason Trubiano 🆔 (@TrubianoJason) January 2, 2020
Study: 4 causes of mortality were associated with PPI use: circulatory system, genitourinary system, and oncologic and infectious diseases.
— Medscape (@Medscape) December 28, 2019
https://t.co/wN0L4KMSgb
Hong Kong takes emergency measures as mystery ‘pneumonia’ infects dozens in China’s Wuhan city.
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) December 31, 2019
Most patients worked at a seafood market and health workers are still trying to identify virus responsible.https://t.co/QHHkHH8i3D pic.twitter.com/t3MYXmsdMN
New research shows that 10% of hospital patients with C. diff may have already had the infection prior to being admitted, suggesting “that such infections originate outside hospitals more often than believed.” #DISARMSuperbugs https://t.co/swE8xfnDIV
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) January 3, 2020
AIDS new editor announcement : AIDS https://t.co/ce98ebLa2h congratulations to my friend @msaagmd for his appointment as editor of @AIDS_Journal
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) December 31, 2019
A single dose of the #HPV vaccine may be just as effective as 2 or 3 doses at preventing cancer-causing HPV infection, a new study suggests.https://t.co/G4Ivu7TjBu #cervicalcancer #cancer pic.twitter.com/AQIES4Cquz
— Microbes&Infection (@MicrobesInfect) December 28, 2019
Eravacycline, a newly approved fluorocycline | Have a patient with a complicated intra-abdominal infection growing Strep. constellatus and Enterococcus avium. Patient on Eravacycline, how confortable is #IDtwitter with this coverage? https://t.co/734xxr3iLM
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) December 30, 2019
A new trial reveals that decolonization procedures on parents of children in the #NICU resulted in half as many infants colonized with the same strain of Staphylococcus aureus. https://t.co/33s0zPxqUi
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) December 31, 2019
I am over the moon to see the antimicrobial stewardship leadership of @LTHPharmacy @LTHMedSafety Professor Philip Howard @AntibioticLeeds honoured by the Queen - an amazing @LeedsHospitals ambassador & #pharmacist #proud #delighted pic.twitter.com/fm926KOh6T
— Liz Mellor (@MellorLiz) December 28, 2019
Superb recap of 10 important ID papers in 2019. (FYI all but one not HIV-related.)
— Paul Sax (@PaulSaxMD) December 29, 2019
Good to see the much-ridiculed amox for back pain study highlighted again! https://t.co/brOlkQEGZn https://t.co/2Zz3CCvluX
Day #5. Many patients with severe flu this season. What is the recommended antiviral management of severe hospitalized flu? Influenza Antiviral Medications: Summary for Clinicians | @CDCgov https://t.co/OqSdyGjOBF
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 3, 2020
Comparative genome analysis of MDR C. lusitaniae detected all specific mutations linked to drug resistance and explained the different MDR patterns exhibited by 4 clinical isolates @mbiojournal https://t.co/iJkgGA5TeF pic.twitter.com/C7nhVbupWr
— ASM (@ASMicrobiology) January 3, 2020
The public health crisis of underimmunisation: a global plan of action https://t.co/9LrzaFy49w Excellent perspective by @LawrenceGostin @PeterHotez and colleagues on the emerging crisis of vaccine hesitancy.
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) January 2, 2020
Chronic Disseminated Candidiasis During Hematological Maligancies: An Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome with Expansion of Pathogen-Specific TH1 T Cells | The Journal of Infectious Diseases | Oxford Academic https://t.co/skewtV4w8U
— onisillos sekkides 🦠 (@onisillos) December 30, 2019
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