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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP)

@andreaprinzi.bsky.social
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Clin Microbiologist, Director of scientists - global medical affairs at bioMerieux, Editor @ ASM Spectrum, Translational/Outcomes Research, #ImpSci, #SciComm. Views my own. #WomenInSTEM #IDSky #MicroSky ASM Blogs: asm.org/biographies/andrea-prinzi

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Tristan Timbrook @tttimbrook.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
New PN Panel study with encouraging results and a robust implementation strategy gives some insights when compared to previous research 🧵 🔗 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128...
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Happy Sunday, science lovers. 🤓 This is an interesting read for those working on clinical studies that incorporate implementation strategies. doi.org/10.1186/s130...
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks to Madeline Barron, Ph.D. for leading the updates on our @asm.org Ebola article. The article also now contains a link to the J of Virology Seminar on 8/12 focusing on the 2026 Ebola outbreak, as well as a link to the ASM Journals Ebola Virus Collection. asm.org/articles/202...
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Ebolavirus Outbreaks, Past and Present | ASM.org
Ebola disease (EBOD), a devastating hemorrhagic disease that is often fatal, has been plaguing Africa since its initial discovery in 1976.
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Antibiotic Steward 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 @absteward.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🆕💥🔴Multicenter retrospective study of ICU patients with pneumonia BIOFIRE® PN Panel implementation was associated with improved early antimicrobial de-escalation and appropriate therapy #idsky academic.oup.com/cid/article-...
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Clinical Impact of the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Pneumonia Panel in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System: A Difference-in-Differences Study
In this national, multicenter retrospective study of intensive care unit patients with pneumonia in Veterans Health Administration hospitals, BIOFIRE® PN P
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bioMérieux @biomerieux.com · 14/07/2026
Anonymized data from BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™ is tracking the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora across the U.S. We’re working with the CDC and health systems to use this data to support community preparedness, outbreak awareness, and informed resource planning. syndromictrends.com
Cyclospora is spiking across the U.S.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We have a new paper out in @ofidjournal.bsky.social this week, the 'Methods' paper I have been wanting to write for a while. I am grateful to my collaborators, Kim Claeys and @tttimbrook.bsky.social, for taking this journey in IVD thought leadership with me. #IDSky academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
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Beyond Accuracy: Methodological Advances for Assessing the Clinical Impact of Infectious Disease Diagnostics
Abstract. Evaluating the clinical impact of in vitro diagnostic tests (IVDs) for infectious diseases is complex given their effectiveness depends on contex
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Hah. The magic of a on the spot selfie.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Thank you!!
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Getting the real life hard copy version of our textbook feels so rewarding! Go pick up your copy of Cases in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases...happy learning! 🤓 @asm.org @sidpharm.bsky.social @iamascls.bsky.social @sheaepi.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky #ClinMicro
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Today in #TheScienceImReading: a great implementation science publication that takes us on a philosophical journey through what ‘generalizable’ really means. If you’re studying the impact of dx tests, please read this paper. #IDSky #ClinMicroSky www.linkedin.com/posts/andrea...
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#thescienceimreading | Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP)
💡 This is one of my favorite manuscripts I have read this year. Today in #TheScienceImReading: “When the parts are greater than the whole: how understanding mechanisms can advance implementation rese...
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ASM @asm.org · 16/05/2025
Dying for beauty: Tuberculosis (TB) shaped the Romantic ideal—delicate, ethereal and tinged with mortality. Examine how TB influenced Romantic Period fine arts and how that influence is felt today. asm.org/articles/202...
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Tuberculosis and the Fatal Beauty of Romanticism | ASM.org
Dying for beauty: Tuberculosis (TB) shaped the Romantic ideal—delicate, ethereal and tinged with mortality. Examine how TB influenced Romantic Period fine arts and how that influence is felt today.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
I loved this question!
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
In this new ASM/JCM publication, we summarize discussions from the 2024 Clin Micro Open Conference, with a focus on the application of AI in clin micro. We include a review of established & emergent AI tools, potential benefits, & challenges. journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10.... #IDSky #ClinMicro
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I had not seen. Extremely disappointing
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Tristan Timbrook @tttimbrook.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Scoping review on rpredictor and outcome variables for 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐬 68% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. Critical for external validations and use. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
3/ The fields of ID, public health, and IVD are essential & save lives every day. Without them, we (and the people we love) are less safe. Endless thanks to Drs. McCreary and Nguyen-Tran for conveying that message today. “Make your work in keeping with your purpose.” #IDSKY #AMSSKY
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
2/ Our guests, Drs. @erinmccreary.bsky.social and Hai Nguyen-Tran blew everyone away with their intelligence, grace, and storytelling. Working with women like this reminds me of all that’s good in the world— I am so proud to call them colleagues and friends. #IDSky #AMSSky @sidpharm.bsky.social
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
1/ Can’t get over the energy I feel from the session I was fortunate enough to help moderate at the bioMérieux North American meeting this morning. Alongside my co-moderator (the incredible Lauren Hunt, PharmD, BCIDP), we led a session focused on being inspired by purpose in medicine.
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Shreya Doshi @shreya-pedsid.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
#IDsky! Have you seen all of the articles from the healthcare sustainability series? academic.oup.com/jpids/pages/...
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Healthcare Sustainability Through the Infectious Diseases Lens
The Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) and Open Forum Infectious Diseases (OFID) have partnered to jointly publish the article series,
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Let’s Talk Micro @letstalkmicro.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Happy Friday! A new episode is now available. Have you performed a D-test in the lab? What is it for? Tune in for a great episode about lincosamides and macrolides. Download it today! Link in comments. @andreaprinzi.bsky.social #microbiology #podcast
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Let’s Talk Micro @letstalkmicro.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
New episode alert! #microbiology @andreaprinzi.bsky.social
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
#IDSky #ClinMicro
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
We talk a lot about the importance of dx stewie for quality, & improved outcomes -- but what about sustainability? In this new manuscript, we discuss greening practices in research, clinical micro & veterinary across the 🌍 #IDSky #ClinMicro @ofidjournal.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/advance...
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
#ClinMicro
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
"Working at the bench in the clinical micro lab was the coolest thing I've ever done...it's why I'm any good at what I do today -- that's a fact." ~ Andrea Prinzi Thx so much to Drs. Eli Theel, Alex McAdam & Alexandrs Bryson for the fun convo 🔬 #Microsky #IDsky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
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Getting a Job in a Clinical Microbiology Lab
Podcast Episode · Editors in Conversation · 01/10/2025 · 18m
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Literally was just thinking about this today as I continue to struggle to get reviewers during the holiday season (for good reason)
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Eli Perencevich @eliowa.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
If you find yourself speaking to the media/public about polio or measles, remember to say there are no treatments or cures. If you’re infected you can be paralyzed or die. #medsky #idsky
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Today’s #SciComm is right in line with this post on the ESBL confirmation dilemma: asm.org/Articles/202... #ClinMicro #IDSky
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Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases: To Confirm or Not Confirm? | ASM.org
Methods to detect extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) expression are limited, yet correct identification of bacterial resistance mechanisms is imperative as it directly impacts patient care.
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Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) @cctsi.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute at @cuanschutz.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Follow us for #funding opportunities, educational and training programs, and all things #research. Learn how we're improving health through research: cctsi.cuanschutz.edu
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Logan Patterson, PhD, D(ABMM) @loganpatterson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Almost a month after joining the site, we have over 90 clinical microbiologists in the "Clinical Microbiology" starter pack! While not quite the atmospheric rise of the #IDSky group, we'll keep recruiting! Please share and let your #clinmicro colleagues know how to find us when they arrive!
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
100% this. My heart aches deeply over all that is lost when we lose/forget/abandon the art of writing.
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
"Given the clinical presentation and symptoms reported, and a number of associated deaths, acute pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, measles and malaria are being considered as potential causal factors with malnutrition as a contributing factor." Update on outbreak unfolding in DRC" #IDSky #MedSky
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Ken Koon Wong @kenkoonwong.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Wow, that was a fun project! End of Week 4, my thought? #IDSky is here to stay. What do you think? Post numbers have been high and stable. Engagement has also been great as well. 1/5
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Let’s Talk Micro @letstalkmicro.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Happy Friday! A new episode is now available. The AMR series continues as we tackle another class: oxazolidinones. Download it today! Link in comments. @andreaprinzi.bsky.social #microbiology
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
#SciComm #IdSky
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Day 4/ 33 of #SciComm: Did you know Malaria used to be endemic in the US? Recent cases have raised concerns about future outbreaks, climate change & the possibility of sustained transmission in areas where the disease is no longer considered to be endemic. #IDSky #ClinMicro asm.org/articles/202...
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The History of Malaria in the United States | ASM.org
Peering into history can help put recent malaria cases in context. Lessons learned can be applied to other areas battling endemic malaria and to surveillance and prevention efforts around the world.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Yes! I was fortunate enough to see this when I visited the CDC museum a few years ago. Really mind-blowing. Thanks for sharing
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Day 3/33 of #SciComm: We have come a long way in managing bacterial meningitis (e.g., from bloodletting & mercury to successful vaccines & abx). Several things support its persistence=lack of access to care, war, poor living conditions. Read more here: #IDSky #ClinMicro asm.org/articles/202...
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Bacterial Meningitis: History of Diagnosis and Treatment | ASM.org
Meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection of the brain, has caused significant morbidity and mortality for hundreds of years. How has the disease prevailed despite technological advancements?
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Day 2 in my 33 day #SciComm sharing event: The history of polio, from its ancient origins to its near eradication, illustrates the profound impact of scientific advancement, public health initiatives & global collaboration. Also: Vaccines save lives #IDSky #ClinMicro asm.org/articles/202...
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Polio's Last Stand: The Global Fight for Eradication | ASM.org
The quest to eradicate polio has been fueled by human emotion and personal experience rarely rivaled throughout history and demonstrated the life-saving power of vaccines and global collaboration.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Donated!! Help be the change you wish to see in the world 👇 Team #meal-ioidosis #IDSky #Clinmicro
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LVento, DMSc, PA-C @lvento.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
"1 in 5 kids in the United States is living with hunger. That's nearly 14 million children, which has increased from a year ago." Join me in donating to @nokidhungry.bsky.social for #HCWvsHunger under team #meal-ioidosis . We are currently in 6th place. C'mon #IDSky let's go!
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John Hurst, PharmD, BCIDP @abxpharmd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Don’t Take This The Wrong Way… What’s on the site? ✅ Clear explanations about AMR and why it matters. ✅ Practical tips to use antibiotics responsibly. ✅ Real-life patient stories and powerful statistics to inspire action. donttakethiswrong.org #AMSsky #IDsky #MicroSky
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Don't Take This The Wrong Way...
Antimicrobial resistance is an issue today.
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
It's 33 days until the new year & so begins my 33 days of #Scicomm- a mash up of some of my #IDSky and #ClinMicro comms pieces. Day 33 = "Winter is Coming: Cold Weather Infections Past and Present" Read more to explore cold weather infections (& why) plus some weird history asm.org/articles/202...
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Winter is Coming: Cold Weather Infections Past and Present | ASM.org
To survive winter months, humans have learned to build shelter and preserve food, activities that, while life-saving, may also expose us to new microbial threats and challenges.
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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Good explainer of how #HCWvsHunger works Donate to a food bank of your choice Go to HCWvsHunger.org to log the donation; pick a team for the amount to be tallied under (go #Meal-ioidosis!) Cheer your team & encourage your friends (peer pressure but for good!) We all win! #MedSky #IDSky
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Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
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Let’s Talk Micro @letstalkmicro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Have you checked out the latest episode of the AMR series? Tune in to learn more about glycopeptides. Download it today! Link in comments. @andreaprinzi.bsky.social #microbiology
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I forgot to mention dx stewie, too!
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
@nirapollock.bsky.social
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Thanks @nirapollock.bsky.social for making this so we can find each other. This space is inclusive of anyone working in the infectious diseases clinical lab space (all pathogens) + those focused on diagnostic research, development, implementation #ClinMicro
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Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) @andreaprinzi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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