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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%.

4/23/2020

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Apr 23, 2020

Resources on sepsis and COVID-19, COVID-19 and AMR in rural sub-Saharan Africa, rounding pharmacists and antibiotic de-escalation, and more

4/21/2020

Sepsis study highlights risks of overly broad antibiotic treatment

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are often given to patients not infected with drug-resistant bacteria.

4/20/2020

ECCMID studies probe resistant pathogens in pets, pet food, and people

Two studies highlight concerns about the potential to spread superbugs from pets to people.

4/17/2020

Analysis highlights troubles in the antibiotic pipeline

Part of the problem is too few novel antibiotic candidates, according to Pew.

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