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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%.

9/22/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Sep 23, 2021

9/17/2021

Highly resistant bacteria from pet store puppies continue to cause illness

XDR Campylobacter cases might stem from improper antibiotic use in the commercial dog industry.

9/15/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Sep 16, 2021

9/10/2021

Wide variation in antibiotic use found in US NICUs

Across 51 NICUs on a single day, the prevalence of antibiotic use ranged from 0% to 59%.

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