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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%.

5/4/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — May 5, 2022

5/3/2022

WHO calls for shorter drug course for resistant TB

Patients with antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis can be treated with a 6-month, all-oral regimen, the agency says.

5/2/2022

CIDRAP-ASP May 4 Webinar: AMR Diagnostics and Surveillance in Latin America

4/28/2022

Antibiotic use in young children tied to reduced vaccine response

Earlier studies in animals and adults suggested a link between antibiotic use and vaccine response, and these are the first findings in children.

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