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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%.

7/7/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Jul 8, 2021

7/6/2021

Studies highlight impact of clinician feedback on antibiotic prescribing

Canadian data suggest efforts to cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in primary care have had mixed results.

6/30/2021

European report finds declining antibiotic use in food-producing animals

Antibiotic use in European livestock is now lower than in people.

6/30/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Jul 1, 2021

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