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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%.

9/12/2019

CIDRAP Antimicrobial Stewardship Project Newsletter — Sep 12, 2019

Online courses on veterinary stewardship, AMR surveillance agreement between Vietnam and Japan, stewardship training initiative in Uganda, and more

9/11/2019

‘Microbiome scar’ from prolonged antibiotics noted in preemies

Dangerous microbes are gaining a foothold.

9/10/2019

Science world mourns passing of prominent voice on antibiotic resistance

Stuart Levy, MD, who years ago warned about antibiotic overuse, died last week.

9/6/2019

C diff sniffers: Scent-tracking dogs help hospitals track superbug

More than 80% of the dogs' positive findings are in the general hospital environment.

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