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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%.

9/19/2019

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Sep 19, 2019

Online course on AMR and social science, India-US partnership for Indian AMR research hub, National One Health AMR strategy in Estonia, and more

9/18/2019

Use of high-risk antibiotics tied to more C diff infections

The risk was linked to 4 antibiotic classes: cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, carbapenems, and lincosamides.

9/17/2019

Rising levels of antibiotic resistance noted in dolphins

Many of the findings parallel increases detected recently in hospital settings.

9/12/2019

UK health officials launch new infectious disease strategy

The plan focuses on 10 strategic priorities, including combating antimicrobial resistance.

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