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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%.

1/26/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Jan 27, 2022

1/21/2022

Antimicrobial resistance far deadlier than thought, study finds

Researchers estimate that more than 1.2 million people died from superbugs in 2019.

1/19/2022

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Jan 20, 2022

1/18/2022

Trial finds 5 days of antibiotics superior to 10 for kids with pneumonia

The shortened approach achieved a similar clinical response and resolution of symptoms.

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