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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%.

Additional News Articles

9/8/2020

Link between fluoroquinolones, aorta problems may not be as strong as thought

Links between use of the antibiotics and increased risk of aortic bulging or rupture may not be as strong as previously reported.

9/3/2020

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Sep 3, 2020

Lessons learned about AMR during COVID-19 and the 1957-58 flu pandemic, AMR in men with gonorrhea in South Africa, sustainable antimicrobial stewardship during the pandemic, and more

9/1/2020

WHO recommends targeted approach for mass distribution of azithromycin

New guidelines say mass azithromycin should be considered in infants in sub-Saharan African countries with high childhood mortality.

8/28/2020

Studies highlight dynamic impact of COVID-19 on antibiotic use

In one study, 57% of patients got early antibiotics, but only 3.5% had a bacterial infection.

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