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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Dr. Anthony Harris: on his comedy, career, and the mentorship North Star doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Dr. Anthony Harris on his comedy, career, and the mentorship North Star | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Dr. Anthony Harris on his comedy, career, and the mentorship North Star - Volume 6 Issue 1
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alexmarra.bsky.social @alexmarra.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Gluten-free is not enough – einstein (São Paulo)
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The power of patient stories: stewardship and C. difficile prevention
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The power of patient stories: stewardship and C. difficile prevention | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
The power of patient stories: stewardship and C. difficile prevention - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Three real-world infection prevention challenges—dropped surgical implants, hospital HVAC shutdowns, and cadaver use in ORs—highlight how hospital epidemiologists navigate high-stakes decisions when guidelines are limited, using evidence, risk assessment, and collaboration. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Challenging cases in infection prevention and control: proceedings from SHEA Spring 2025 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Challenging cases in infection prevention and control: proceedings from SHEA Spring 2025 - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This study creates a model to estimate the impact of a badge system for tracking hand hygiene within the hospital setting. The associated healthcare savings are estimated based on the reduction of hospital acquired blood stream infections due to the increase in compliance. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Approximating the cost-benefit analysis to a badge system to track hand hygiene in the hospital setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Approximating the cost-benefit analysis to a badge system to track hand hygiene in the hospital setting - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Nationwide data from Brazil (2008–2024) show rising hospitalizations for congenital infections, driven mainly by congenital syphilis, with marked regional disparities. Findings highlight ongoing gaps in prenatal care, surveillance, and maternal–child health services. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Aged care staff cited knowledge & skills as IPC enablers—but environmental barriers and social pressures still hinder best practice 🏡🛡️ Study maps strategies to close evidence–practice gaps. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #AgedCare #IPAC
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Victoria, Australia hospitals show variation in IPC staffing—driven by size, funding model & location. Some gaps match care complexity, others signal under resourcing 🏥📉 Highlights need for standardized IPC support. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #IPC #PublicHealth
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Hydrogen peroxide wipes worked best, and polypropylene outperformed cotton 💥🧼 Quat & ethoxylated alcohol wipes left viable bacteria—leading to cross‑contamination. Material + chemistry choice matters. 🔗 ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(25)00574-7/abstract #InfectionPrevention #Disinfection #IPC
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Wiping cloth material choice significantly impacts the bactericidal efficacy of select disinfectant chemistries in environmental surface decontamination
Manual surface wiping, a primary method in preventing hospital-acquired infections, varies significantly in its ability to eliminate bacteria and prevent cross-contamination.
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Eliminating IUSS led to major drops in hip (–76%) and knee SSIs 🏥📉 Accountability steps + enough instrument trays helped sustain zero IUSS use. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #SSI #Sterilization #IPAC
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Reduction in immediate use steam sterilization associated with reduction in surgical site infections
Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) is a potential risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI). A quality improvement project to reduce IUSS was implemented at a single hospital after a regulat...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Smartphone wound follow‑up detected more SSIs than routine calls 📱🩹—showing mHealth can improve early reporting & treatment. Promising tool for safer postop care. 🔗 (www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #SSI #DigitalHealth
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The impact of smartphone-based wound follow-up on surgical site infection detection: A quasi-experimental study
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications that are frequently missed or diagnosed late due to limited follow-up. This study evaluated a smartphone-based wound follow-up sy...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Closing the toilet lid helps—but widening gaps let more bioaerosols escape 🚽💨 Viruses escaped up to 57% at a 6‑mm gap, far more than bacteria. Gap height matters for sanitation and safety. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #Bioaerosols #EnvironmentalHygiene
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Study on the air gap effect when closing toilet lid on droplet and pathogen escaping from flushing
Closing the toilet lid before flushing is widely recommended to minimize the dispersal of pathogen-laden aerosols. However, an often-overlooked issue is that aerosols can still escape through the air ...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A phased Candida auris screening program improved early detection and kept positivity rates low 🧫✨ Powered by strong collaboration and continuous quality improvement. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #CandidaAuris #IPAC
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A phased approach to implementation of a Candida auris screening program in a large, acute care hospital system
A phased Candida auris screening program was implemented in a large acute care hospital system. This program used high-risk criteria as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to su...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Home‑based care relies on patients & caregivers—yet IPC knowledge and practices vary widely 🏠🧼 Review shows gaps in device care, disinfection & training. More targeted education is needed. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #HomeCare #IPAC
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Infection prevention and control knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients and informal caregivers in home-based care: A systematic review
Infection prevention and control (IPC) remains a challenge in home-based care, a rapidly expanding care sector worldwide. Despite the central role of patients and informal caregivers, little is known ...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Nationwide SPD study found ~90% of departments reported defects in a single week 😬 Lack of certification & inconsistent checklists increased risks—some defects even reached the OR. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety
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Breaking the seal: Defects in sterile processing
This study provides the first national-level data on measuring defects in sterile processing departments (SPDs). Over 90% of SPDs reported at least one defect in a single week, with higher defects in ...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Standardized blood culture kits cut contamination to 0.97% in the ED 🩸✨ Powered by teamwork + peer education to improve collection practices. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #PatientSafety #QI
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Using a standardized blood culture collection kit to reduce the rate of contamination in the emergency room
Accurate blood culture collection is essential for guiding appropriate antibiotic therapy, with contamination posing a risk to diagnostic reliability. The American Society for Microbiology recommends ...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Genomic sequencing of SNF COVID‑19 outbreaks showed multiple lineages = multiple introductions—and longer outbreaks 🧬🏥 Highlights need to prevent SARS‑CoV‑2 entry into SNFs. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #Genomics #COVID19
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Using genomic epidemiology to infer transmission dynamics in selected skilled nursing facility COVID-19 Outbreaks—Los Angeles County, February 2023—March 2024
To evaluate mandated infection control measures to reduce SARS-CoV-2 introduction and transmission in skilled nursing facilities, we characterized outbreak duration by the number of lineages identifie...
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
While most of the US is 🥶 , warm up by listening to the latest podcast on the research agenda in burn infection prevention 🔥 on.soundcloud.com/eDiJkTFfb7nJ...
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Episode 27: A Research Agenda For Burn Infection Prevention
Hosted by Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori, this episode features Dr. Madhuri Sopirala, Dr. Werner Bischof, and Dr. David Weber discussing their recent ASHE publication, A research agenda for bu
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Geographic variations in rates of outpatient E. coli resistance among Midwest outpatient veterans were seen, while being male, having diabetes and previous exposure to antibiotics are significant risk factors for four classes of antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Spatial pattern and risk factors of resistance to important antibiotics among E. coli from veterans in seven U.S. Midwest states | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Spatial pattern and risk factors of resistance to important antibiotics among E. coli from veterans in seven U.S. Midwest states - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
In this Guideline, APSIC provides evidence and practices of environmental hygiene focusing on new recommendation on surface cleaning, air and water quality issues that relevant to practices in Asia Pacific. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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APSIC guidelines for environmental hygiene: surface cleaning air and water quality in hospitals: 2025 update | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
APSIC guidelines for environmental hygiene: surface cleaning air and water quality in hospitals: 2025 update - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
HA-CLABSI is associated with severe patient outcomes and is of concern globally. Published data on HA-CLABSI incidence and risk factors in Singaporean hospitals is limited. Our study aimed to determine HA-CLABSI risk factors to inform targeted infection prevention practices. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Incidence and risk factors for hospital-attributable central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult inpatients in a tertiary hospital | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Incidence and risk factors for hospital-attributable central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult inpatients in a tertiary hospital - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This review summarizes current evidence on infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings, highlighting key barriers and outlining practical facilitators and strategies to improve IPC implementation and sustainability. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Enhancing infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings: barriers, facilitators, and tailored strategies | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Enhancing infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings: barriers, facilitators, and tailored strategies - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Gut check: This review highlights stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections, focusing on SBP prophylaxis, antibiotic management of biliary infections and appendicitis, and optimizing amoxicillin-clavulanate and metronidazole dosing. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Gut check: antimicrobial stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Gut check: antimicrobial stewardship opportunities in intra-abdominal infections - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
New Editor's Choice! The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does PPE fit into sustainable healthcare? This article (@patrickching.bsky.social et al) summarizes the controversy around contact precaution use and imagines balancing prevention with sustainability. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does personal protective equipment fit into sustainable healthcare? | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
The rise and fall of contact precautions: how does personal protective equipment fit into sustainable healthcare? - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
In response to a recent ASHE study on Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, we present a case-based perspective highlighting the challenges of severe SXT-resistant infection, real-world treatment constraints, and the gap between guideline adherence and clinical outcomes. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Improved guideline adherence may not overcome evidence gaps in severe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection: a case-based perspective | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Improved guideline adherence may not overcome evidence gaps in severe trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection: a case-based perspective - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Too busy to read all of the OPAT literature from 2024? This manuscript summarizes the Top 10 OPAT manuscripts from 2024. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings 😷 doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings - Volume 6 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Retrospective, single-center quality improvement study, which included a pre- and post-implementation analysis of a pharmacist-led anti-MRSA therapy bundle, we observed a notable increase in pharmacist interventions, with a high provider acceptance rate. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
From @alexmarra.bsky.social et al: UV-C disinfection harms polymers —causing cracks, yellowing & strength loss per 14-study review. Degradation is dose/time/distance-dependent. Mitigation strategies needed for safer use. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
From @drrossanarosa.bsky.social et al: Using in-house PCR for C auris screen, we observed ⬆️ rates of new colonization POA but have maintained stable rates of C. auris hospital-onset BSI. This suggests rapid ID and isolation can mitigate horizontal transmission of C. auris. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Stable bloodstream infection rates despite rising colonization: insights from a hospital system using in-house polymerase chain reaction screening for Candidozyma auris | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Stable bloodstream infection rates despite rising colonization: insights from a hospital system using in-house polymerase chain reaction screening for Candidozyma auris - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a 3 to 7-day course of oral beta-lactam agents when other recommended agents are not feasible. But there is limited data regarding shorter courses of intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated UTI. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Short-course intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated cystitis in hospitalized patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Short-course intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated cystitis in hospitalized patients - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Antimicrobial prescribing practices in Guatemala were evaluated to using a cross-sectional mixed methodologies descriptive study. The authors found optimization of antimicrobial use may occur if multidisciplinary teams participate in antimicrobial selection activities. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Low-cost interventions to improve ventilation in naturally-ventilated hospital spaces in Liberia were installed and evaluated. Louvered doors and windows were found to be effective and acceptable, while wind turbines may have mixed effects. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
With rising Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in behavioral health settings, @kmgnkc.bsky.social et al. have published new guidance for managing GAS outbreaks in these high-risk environments. #InfectionPrevention #GASOutbreak doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Infection control approaches to group a Streptococcus outbreaks in behavioral health settings | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Infection control approaches to group a Streptococcus outbreaks in behavioral health settings - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Intracranial infections are challenging to treat with limited information around antibiotic choice, route, and duration. This paper provides an overview of treatment of intracranial infections at a pediatric institution across an 8-year period. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial management of intracranial suppurative infections in a single pediatric institution | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Evaluation of the antimicrobial management of intracranial suppurative infections in a single pediatric institution - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
A stewardship intervention, including an order set and awareness campaign improved the selection of combination therapy for appropriate CABP patients but did not improve overall guideline concordance. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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An antibiotic stewardship initiative focused on community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in outpatient clinics and urgent care centers: a 2023–2024 community health system experience | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
An antibiotic stewardship initiative focused on community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in outpatient clinics and urgent care centers: a 2023–2024 community health system experience - Volume 5…
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The purpose of the study was to identify the frequency and three susceptibilities of E. coli in various clinical samples taken from patients in the Jazan area of Saudi Arabia. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli from various clinical sources | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli from various clinical sources - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
In the postpandemic period, self-reported symptomatic respiratory infections remain common amongst HCWs. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Factors influencing healthcare worker symptomatic respiratory infection and vaccine uptake during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Factors influencing healthcare worker symptomatic respiratory infection and vaccine uptake during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period - Volume 5 Issue 1
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis
We aimed to assess the accuracy, clinical efficacy, and limitations of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for diagnosing infectious meningoencephalitis.
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alexmarra.bsky.social @alexmarra.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis
AbstractBackground. We aimed to assess the accuracy, clinical efficacy, and limitations of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for diagnosing inf
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Jorge Luis Salinas @jlsalinas.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Happy to host our colleague Joao Renato Pinho from Albert Einstein/USP. @alexmarra.bsky.social
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
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Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats
A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection.
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky
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Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study
Single-sampling strategy (SSS) for blood cultures (BC) has not been evaluated in infective endocarditis (IE). We assessed the diagnostic performance of SSS vs conventional multi-sampling strategy (MSS) in IE diagnosis.
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
HO-CDI overdiagnosis risks financial penalty from CMS. 3 EMR-based stages of testing interventions were implemented, which were collectively effective in reducing CDI testing. #IDsky bit.ly/4bFTW9t
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Three stages of laboratory stewardship in improving appropriate Clostridioides difficile testing in a community-based setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Three stages of laboratory stewardship in improving appropriate Clostridioides difficile testing in a community-based setting - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Implementation of an intravenous-to-oral treatment guideline for orthopedic infections led to an increase in patients discharged on fully oral antibiotic regimens (59% post- vs 33% pre-implementation) bit.ly/4hDuq6c
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(Re)Moving the needle: a retrospective, quasi-experimental assessment of the impact of a treatment guideline on oral antibiotic prescribing for orthopedic infections | Antimicrobial Stewardship & ...
(Re)Moving the needle: a retrospective, quasi-experimental assessment of the impact of a treatment guideline on oral antibiotic prescribing for orthopedic infections - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Genomic sequencing revealed hospital sinks as persistent reservoir of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related to clinical isolates from patients collected several years apart. 🦠 bit.ly/4is9LmE #IDSky
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A persistent sink reservoir as a potential source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in pediatric oncology patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A persistent sink reservoir as a potential source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in pediatric oncology patients - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
In 2022, 83% of US long-term care facilities reported uptake of all 7 Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. While 98% reported access to an EHR, less than one-third used it to track antibiotic use. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities—National Healthcare Safety Network, 2019–2022 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambrid...
Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities—National Healthcare Safety Network, 2019–2022 - Volume 5 Issue 1
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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Transition to electronic medical records improves efficiency and reach of antimicrobial stewardship service in an Australian tertiary hospital setting. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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