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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%.

3/23/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Mar 24, 2022

3/22/2022

WHO calls for more TB funds, shorter treatment for kids

The new recommendations aim to close a large detection gap in children and teens.

3/16/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Project Newsletter — Mar 17, 2022

3/15/2022

RSV vaccine could cut antimicrobial use in infants

Study finds 13% lower prescribing after vaccination and notes that RSV is a major contributor to infant antibiotic prescriptions.

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