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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%.

12/22/2020

Later C‑section antibiotics not tied to more infections

The findings challenge WHO guidance, which calls for antibiotics before the incision, rather than after cord clamping.

12/16/2020

FDA reports another rise in antibiotic sales for livestock

Sales of medically important antibiotics for food animals rise 3% from 2018 to 2019, following a 9% increase the year before.

12/16/2020

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Dec 17, 2020

12/9/2020

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Dec 10, 2020

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