VRE-active prophylaxis at #LiverTransplant did NOT reduce the incidence of early post-liver txp #VRE infxns (and should NOT be recommended) #IDSky #MedSky @cidjournal.bsky.social academic.oup.com/cid/article/...

Impact of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)–Active Perioperative Prophylaxis in Liver Transplant Patients Colonized by VRE

Active prophylaxis targeting vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) did not reduce early VRE infections after liver transplantation (LT) in VRE-colonized p

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Jonathan Ryder, MD@jonathanrydermd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Excited to share an article that I've long awaited to share seeking to answer: What is the right dose of cephalexin/cefadroxil for SSTIs? We reviewed clinical studies & conducted PTA sims to elucidate this #IDSky @absteward.bsky.social accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Childhood vaccine hesitancy @nejm.org #IDSky #MedSky #VaccinesWork

3HP with weekly text reminder vs 4R for #LTBI higher completion rate of 3HP (85%) vs 4R (65%) #IDSky #MedSky #TB #tuberculosis academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciag306/8678684

Three Months of Weekly Rifapentine and Isoniazid Versus Four Months of Daily Rifampicin for Tuberculosis Infection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

AbstractBackground. Treatment of tuberculosis infection (TBI) is a key pillar of the World Health Organization End TB Strategy. Two short-course rifamycin-

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#leishmaniasis @nejm.org #IDSky #MedSky #TropMed

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IDSA@idsainfo.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join us and ASM TOMORROW, May 28 at 3pm ET for practical, evidence-based updates on the current #hantavirus situation and #Ebola preparedness consideration. Register: bit.ly/49rNcMu

While the risk to the general public remains low, staying informed about the current #hantavirus outbreak is important. More below.👇

Childhood cerebral #malaria & severe malarial anemia are associated with cognitive impairment & decreased academic achievement in some metrics in later childhood & adolescence #IDSky #MedSky #TropMed jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847971

Adding tobramycin powder to vancomycin powder during surgery for high-risk periarticular tibial fractures does NOT offer extra protection against deep surgical site infection compared w vancomycin alone #IDSky #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847582

Wondering if infectious diseases fellowship is for you? Join the webinar on 05/06/2026 3PM ET @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky #WeAreID societycentral.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Is ID Right for Me? Navigating the Path to Infectious Diseases Fellowship . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...

Join us for a session in the iDMentorship365 Webinar Series designed for residents and trainees exploring a career in Infectious Diseases. This webinar takes an in-depth look at the decision-making pr...

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Sun protection 101 😎🌞 #MedSky #DermSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Beautiful piece ❤️ Medicine can have extraordinary meaning.. It cannot substitute for being present in your own life. The world may need us as physicians. But the people who love us need us as ourselves.. That is the role no one else can fill #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2847647

More evidence that 9-valent HPV vaccine is associated with ⬇️cancer risk in males. It's not only beneficial for women but also for men #HPV #VaccinesWork #IDSky #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2847524

It's a wrap #SHEASpring2026 @sheaepi.bsky.social

That’s a wrap on #SHEASpring2026! Was so nice to catch up with so many fellow stewies & epis this week! Chicago was chilly but I was pleasantly surprised overall Was a great opportunity to share a poster on BCx stewardship and give a talk on QI for BCx stewardship! @sheaepi.bsky.social

@sheaepi.bsky.social conference always so motivating and inspiring to catch up with friends and colleagues to hear about the amazing work they’re doing Usual selfie dump! #SHEASpring2026 @jonathanrydermd.bsky.social @patrickching.bsky.social 👋🏻

Sharing our work on risk factors associated with progression of Candida auris colonization to invasive infection @sheaepi.bsky.social #SHEA2026 #CandidaAuris #SHEASpring2026

#Islatravir drug resistance and implications for future #HIV treatment #IDSky #MedSky @iasociety.bsky.social www.iasusa.org/wp-content/u...

A reminder that while we can't change the news, we can shape the moment it lands #MedSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2845581

Rounding styles on inpatient ID consult services @ofidjournal.bsky.social #IDSky academic.oup.com/ofid/article...

I've never heard of this. Horrifying and eye opening.

BK. Titanji@boghuma.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Have you ever heard of breast ironing? This week, while taking part in a 4-day free cancer screening initiative in Cameroon's South West region, I was reminded of the horrors it causes and why we need to talk about it. 🧵 A thread.

Should ID provide primary care to patients with HIV? Point and counter point in @cidjournal.bsky.social Work with primary care for PLWH: doi.org/10.1093/cid/... Work as primary care for PLWH: doi.org/10.1093/cid/... #IDSky

Providing the Best Infectious Diseases and Primary Care to Our Patients With HIV: Time for Delivery Models to Evolve

Advances in care for patients with human immunodeficiency virus have simplified the management of infectious disease–related conditions, yet primary care h

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@thecurbsiders.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🚨 HIGH YIELD INFOGRAPHIC ALERT 🚨 Cardiology 🤝 Longevity — this is primary prevention, leveled up. If you’ve ever wondered when ApoB, Lp(a), CAC, and CCTA actually change what you do… this is your cheat sheet. 👇 Full episode www.thecurbsiders.com

New in EID- 🦠13 S. maltophilia bloodstream infections associated w/ use of tap water to clean contrast injectors in interventional radiology ➡️ IFUs of manufacturer allowed for the use of tap water ➡️ Another example of confusing IFUs #IDSky wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/...

<em>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</em> Bloodstream Infection Outbreak in Acute Care Hospital, California, USA, 2022–2023

<em>S. maltophilia</em> Bloodstream Infection Outbreak

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🔥Just published🔥 SSC 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026 : Critical Care Medicine #IDsky #EMIMCC @pulmcrit.bsky.social share.google/NbagT9xMBTgk...

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Wellcome Trust@wellcometrust.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re funding clinical trials to optimise vaccines and therapeutics to generate evidence for policy or guideline change. Are you a researcher based in Africa, South Asia, or South-East Asia? Apply now⤵️ https://wellc.me/4rw0myj Have a question? Register for our webinar. https://wellc.me/3NuP7rM

ATS basically admitting that stewardship is not a top priority for them in guidelines. They also consider "case series and clinical experience" as "evidence" to make guideline decisions. Very disappointing messaging and methodology. #TeamIDSA academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

Balance Versus Bias: Correcting Misinformation About the 2025 ATS Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines

Julio A Ramirez, MD, Barbara E Jones, MD MS, Eyal Oren, PhD, MS, Nilam J Soni, MD MS, Marcos I Restrepo, MD, MSc, PhD, Daniel M Musher, MD, Brian L Erstad,

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Polio vaccine boosters suggested for adults going to Spain, UK, Germany, Finland, UK...

Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The CDC has just issued a Travel Health Notice specifically related to polio popping up in about 30 countries. They recommend making sure you’re up to date on your vaccinations, and if you are traveling to one of the countries in red, you should consider a booster. wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notic...

Battlefield injuries are often contaminated with potentially infecting microbes. In this study, swabs obtained in the field after injury were profiled. Microbes and potential antimicrobial-resistance genes were characterized. Full study results: nej.md/4l1hpqk #MedSky #IDSky

CARDIA study showed that 🫀cardiovascular disease risk increases earlier for men (primarily coronary heart disease) 🫀at age 35 y, men’s risk began to rise faster than women’s & stayed elevated through midlife www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... #MedSky #CardioSky