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10/25/2022

WHO identifies life-threatening fungal pathogens

Despite limited data, new WHO report highlights 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.

10/24/2022

Diagnostic stewardship may help cut unneeded antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Diagnostic stewardship focuses not on antibiotics but on reducing urine cultures.

10/19/2022

Rapid test could help distinguish bacterial from viral infections

For bacterial infections, the test had a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 88%, while viral sensitivity was 70%.

7/13/2022

CDC report shows rise in resistant infections, deaths in first COVID-19 year

"Antimicrobial resistance will not stop if we let down our guard; there is no time to waste."

7/12/2022

WHO report highlights progress, challenges for vaccines against resistant bacteria

The report identifies 61 candidates in various stages of development for high-priority pathogens.

7/12/2022

National stewardship program tied to reduced antibiotics in ambulatory care

"This is an area where antibiotic stewardship really needs to be a priority."

7/6/2022

Plan calls for more funding to bring TB under control

The Global Plan to End TB 2023-2030 calls for a global investment of $250 billion.

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