a few pearls about fever that i find myself repeating to trainees (and patients): - fevers often resolve on their own, and it can be hard to know if any intervention changed the course - fevers tend to come at night. "afebrile so far today" is not always reassuring - fever ≠ infection #idsky

FirstcallID@firstcallid.bsky.social · last mo.

New episode of The Host Response: Fever Is Not the Disease Fever isn't a diagnosis. It's a signal. A practical look at how this ID physician interprets one of medicine's oldest clinical clues. 🎧 Listen on Apple or Spotify #IDSky #MedEd

Watching episode of ER from 2001. Dr. Chen & Dr. Carter are trying to diagnose an unconscious preschooler. Carter: “Could be measles.” Chen: “Measles? Have you ever seen measles?” Carter: “No, have you?” Chen: “Of course not, nobody’s seen measles.” So far backwards in such a short time.

🔥Just published 🔥NEJM SNAP RCT In patients with MSSA bacteremia, cefazolin was noninferior to flucloxacillin or cloxacillin with respect to 90-day mortality and was associated with a lower incidence of acute kidney injury. #idsky www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Cefazolin for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia | NEJM

Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is associated with high mortality. Whether cefazolin or an antistaphylococcal penicillin should be preferred for the treatment of methicillin-susceptible S. aureus ...

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Reflecting on the first iteration of ESCMID’s #EmergingInfectiousDiseases course in Seville. Excellent discussions on arboviruses, VHF, and the role of AI, genomics and bioinformatics in outbreak detection. A really valuable few days for future preparedness! #PandemicPreparedness #OneHealth

📢 Incredibly proud of our new Editorial in #FutureMicrobiology 🧬 No Access No Cure – The global crisis of treating XDR carbapenemase-producing organisms Innovation means little without equitable access to new antimicrobials. 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1746... #AMR #Equity #GlobalHealth #MicroSky #IDSky

Brilliant presentation at #AMSBelfast2025 on using social media to amplify #AMR messaging 📱💬 Creative communication drives awareness, engagement and behaviour change. Let’s keep the conversation going. #MicroSky #IDSky #AMS

Another fantastic keynote at #AMSBelfast2025 on #ImplementationScience 🔍 Real impact comes from interventions that are acceptable, feasible, faithful and sustainable. Where #QI meets #IS, turning ideas into lasting change. Adopt #TMFs early! #AMR #PPI #MicroSky #IDSky

💡 Solutions only become solutions when they’re adopted. In #AMR research, that means going beyond the lab but involving the public and patients to understand lived experiences, shape priorities, and ensure interventions truly work in practice. #AMSBelfast2025 #PPI #AMS #MicroSky #IDSky

📢 New from our group in J Med Microbiol (@microbiologysociety.org): “The Lingering Legacy of One Letter in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing.” Clinicians must understand the #SIE concept to avoid unnecessary carbapenem use. 🔗 doi.org/10.1099/jmm.... #AMR #AMS #EUCAST #MicroSky #IDSky

Our study in #AccessMicrobiology reports the first Irish surveillance of #Cefiderocol vs P. aeruginosa in #CysticFibrosis 💊⚔️🦠 85% of isolates were susceptible, including MDR, XDR, PDR & mucoid phenotypes - highlighting its potential as a salvage option 🛡️🌍 #MicroSky #IDSky 🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...

The @microbiologysociety.org Annual Conference 2026 is coming up! Four days of research, networking and collaboration across all of microbiology. 📅 13–16 April 2026 📍 Belfast, UK Registration and Abstract submissions are now open! #MicroSky #Microbiology #Research #Academia #Science

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · 12mo ago

Join us for Annual Conference 2026! Abstract submission and registration are open for the UK’s largest annual gathering of microbiologists. Held in Belfast, UK, this year’s Conference also features two-day attendance tickets.

Being an #AccessMicrobiology Editor has been a rewarding experience! From working with wonderful colleagues to engaging with a vibrant world of research and publishing, if you’re passionate about microbiology and want to contribute to the community, this is a fantastic opportunity! 🌍🔬 #MicroSky

Microbiology Society@microbiologysociety.org · last yr.

We are recruiting Editors to join Access Microbiology! We are looking to appoint Editors to play a vital role, ensuring the publication of high-quality research and fostering engagement within the Microbiology community. Find out more and apply here: microb.io/45JoSnP

Our recently published study in JAC-AMR quantified the environmental impact of unnecessary IV antibiotics. In 2 yrs, prolonged IV use produced 245.8 kg CO₂e + 98.8 kg waste. #AntimicrobialStewardship #ClimateChange #MicroSky #IDSky #ClinicalMicrobiology 🌍💊 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jaca...

Every antimicrobial has two dates: discovery and resistance. The gap is shrinking. Without urgent action, our last lines will fail #AMR #OneHealth #JoinTheResistance #ClinicalMicrobiology

Flucloxacillin has long been the workhorse for MSSA bacteraemia. But SNAP trial data suggest cefazolin or benzylpenicillin may lead to better outcomes. Time to revisit our default? This could be a practice-changing moment. #SNAPtrial #ClinicalMicrobiology #JournalClub

A brilliant #BiggerClub with Beaumont Hospital: from a rare Clade I #Mpox case in Europe to a striking presentation of #WestNileVirus, capped by the “bru-tiful” surprise of #Brucellosis. A timely reminder of the diagnostic challenges posed by travel-related infections #ClinicalMicrobiology #ISCM

#ICATStudyDay continues with powerful insights on #OneHealth — reminding us that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. Collaboration across disciplines isn’t optional; it’s essential for a healthier, more resilient future @ucdvetmed.bsky.social

Insights from #ICATStudyDay highlight that translational success hinges on safety, clinical effectiveness and usability - achievable only through multidisciplinary research and robust clinical engagement #OneHealth @ucdvetmed.bsky.social

Animals help us heal, learn, and evolve. But at what cost? At UCD’s #ICATStudyDay, we reflect on #OneHealth #OneWelfare, and the ethical crossroads of animal research. The science of compassion starts here @ucdvetmed.bsky.social

#OwenCooper and #ErinDoherty were absolutely phenomenal in #Adolescence... But #StephenGraham brought the tears and heartbreak... 😭 A harrowing but powerful and recommended watch!

"If you're going to give antibiotics to people who don't need them, at least do us the courtesy of doing it for a brief period of time." 💊🦠 #ShorterIsBetter #AntimicrobialStewardship

Antibiotic stewardship, data, and uncertainty: A conversation with Brad Spellberg

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It’s official: The Microbiology Society is on Bluesky!