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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%.

10/14/2022

Study details how antimicrobial resistance slams Europe

An estimated 541,000 annual deaths are tied to superbugs, with 133,000 direct deaths.

10/13/2022

Grocery chains could do more to prevent antibiotic overuse in meat, report says

Of the nation's top 12 chains, 8 received an "F" grade for their antibiotic policies.

10/10/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Oct 13, 2022

10/6/2022

Novel antibiotic combo shows promise for complicated urinary infections

In a phase 3 trial, cefepime/enmetazobactam was noninferior to piperacillin/tazobactam for treating complicated urinary tract infections.

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