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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%.

9/26/2019

New rule requires antibiotic stewardship programs in US hospitals

Hospitals will be required to have the programs to receive payments from CMS.

9/25/2019

Experts: Screen only pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Updated recommendations still advise against screening for ASB in nonpregnant women and healthy men.

9/24/2019

FDA posts guidance on medically important antibiotics in animals

The FDA proposes a 2-year implementation period after it finalizes the guidance.

9/20/2019

Antibiotic resistance in farm animals tied to global hot spots

"India and China are by far the biggest hot spots of antimicrobial resistance in animals."

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