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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%.

2/15/2021

CDC issues health advisory on extensively drug-resistant typhoid

The agency confirms 9 cases not tied to international travel but says reporting for 2020 is not yet complete.

2/11/2021

Study: Delayed antibiotics OK, but no antibiotics preferable, for kids’ respiratory infections

Delaying antibiotics for uncomplicated respiratory tract infections did not result in longer or more severe symptoms.

2/10/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Feb 11, 2021

2/9/2021

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Feb 9, 2021

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