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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%.

2/26/2021

National safety program linked to reduced hospital antibiotic use

In addition to less antibiotic use, participating hospitals saw a 20% drop in hospital-onset C difficile.

2/24/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Feb 25, 2021

2/23/2021

Study supports fluoroquinolone-sparing treatment for diverticulitis

Data indicate amoxicillin-clavulanate is safe and effective and may cut the risk of fluoroquinolone-related harms.

2/17/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Feb 18, 2021

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