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The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy provides news, insight, and education about antimicrobial resistance and safe antimicrobial prescribing. www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-st…

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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Please join us and the AMR Strategic Coalition at 12 noon EDT on Sep 30 for a roundtable discussion on diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, health security, and innovation. The webinar is free to join, but registration is required. We hope to see you there! www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Opportunity from @tballiance.bsky.social: Apply to be part of the TB Alliance Creator Collective and receive full funding to attend the 2026 Union World Conference on Lung Health in Rio de Janeiro, along with a $1,000 stipend. The deadline to apply is July 6 www.tballiance.org/creators/
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Apply to Join the TB Alliance Creator Collective
Apply to Join the TB Alliance Creator Collective We’re bringing six creators to the 2026 Union Conference in Rio for […]
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
From education to advocacy to public health, ID pharmacists go far beyond the prescription. This #IDPharmacistsDay, we celebrate how they go #BeyondTheRx to advance care and protect communities. Learn more at sidp.org/IDPharmacistsDay. @sidpharm.bsky.social
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ID Pharmacists Day is today, May 22! The theme is “Beyond the Rx: ID Pharmacists as Educators and Advocates.” Please share a story of an ID pharmacist’s impact today using #BeyondTheRx Help us and @sidpharm.bsky.social celebrate ID pharmacists worldwide!
Graphic with text that reads, “Celebrating the 6th annual Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day May 22, 2026 Recognizing the importance of ID pharmacists and the contributions they make to patient care. Logo of SIDP and icon of mortar and pestle, petri dish and pills.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Today, we honor World TB Day. Political will is necessary to ending TB, but community care, advocacy, and hope lead the way. Listen, invest, and act to #EndTB. A world without TB is possible! Learn more about #WorldTBDay at @tballiance.bsky.social: www.tballiance.org/world-tb-day...
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World TB Day 2026
Join TB Alliance throughout the month of March to mark World TB Day 2026. Use #WorldTBDay to raise public awareness […]
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ICYMI - @lizszabo.bsky.social published "Antibiotic Aftershocks," a series on antibiotics in dentistry, combining the story of a woman who suffered a fatal C diff infection, a dataset provided to @cidrap.bsky.social, expert perspective, and guidance for patients www.cidrap.umn.edu/antibiotic-a...
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Antibiotic Aftershocks
CIDRAP provides an initiative dedicated to safeguarding vaccine use in the U.S, so that it remains grounded in the best available science.
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Amesh Adalja @ameshaa.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
In this @lizszabo.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social @cidrap-asp.bsky.social piece I’m quoted about the role of clindamycin in C.difficile infection as well as the overuse of this antibiotic in dentistry www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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Dentists still write millions of prescriptions a year for an antibiotic with life-threatening risks
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Amesh Adalja @ameshaa.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
In this @cidrap.bsky.social @cidrap-asp.bsky.social piece I’m quoted about E.coli infections, their burden, and antibiotic resistant versions. www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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CDC study highlights growing threat of invasive E coli
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TRAstonDrs @castltrastondrs.medsky.network · 12/12/2025
#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #pedsky #publichealth @cidrap-asp.bsky.social A new study of adolescents and young adults has found a commonly used antibiotic for skin infections, urinary tract infections, and acne is associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure. www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Closing out @WAAW2025 by highlighting the wonderful work of the @cidrap.bsky.social news team, with AMR coverage led by @cvdall.bsky.social. From interviews with patients and caretakers to analyses of studies and policy, we try to show how AMR touches everyone www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
On Day 4 of #WAAW2025, let's focus on One Health! From reports to news on food safety and antimicrobial pollution, @cidrap.bsky.social tries to keep a One Health perspective. One of my favorite examples is this online course about dairy cow antibiotic use and illness care amrls.umn.edu/dairy-cattle
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On day 3 of #WAAW2025, we invite you to register for webinars on: 1) Improving antibiotic spectrum: Nov 20 (TODAY) at noon CT www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia... 2) AMR and cancer care: Nov 21 (tomorrow) at 11:00 am CT www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia... @cidrap.bsky.social @ejholmes.bsky.social
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Webinar: Narrowing the Focus: Optimizing Antibiotic Spectrum through Diagnostics and Stewardship
Register today for CIDRAP-ASP's November 20 webinar with CE on Narrowing the Focus: Optimizing Antibiotic Spectrum through Diagnostics and Stewardship.
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Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH @mtosterholm.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Don't miss this webinar happening TOMORROW #WAAW
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
On Day 2 of #WAAW2025, we encourage you to check out the stories of survival, vocation, and hard work on our podcast series Superbugs and You, produced by @cidrap.bsky.social and the Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia... @ejholmes.bsky.social
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Elise Holmes @ejholmes.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Broader isn't always better! #WAAW
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Our most recent report—led by @ejholmes.bsky.social and Dr. Marnie Peterson—examines the risks associated with overly broad empirical antibiotic prescribing, focusing on sepsis in hospitalized adults and upper respiratory infections in kids www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia... @cidrap.bsky.social
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Happy Day 1 of World AMR Awareness Week (#WAAW2025)! Today, we're highlighting some of the research that @cidrap.bsky.social has published over the years—from a 3-part analysis of outcomes research to a report on the introduction of typhoid conjugate vaccines www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists - SIDP @sidpharm.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Just 10 days away! Make sure to register to secure your spot!
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Elise Holmes @ejholmes.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
This report goes out to anyone who ever had family member suggest you "just grab a z-pack" when you're feeling sniffly. Antibiotic stewardship is everyday life 💊🦠
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
To learn more about opportunities to improve antibiotic use in adults and kids, please join us on Nov 20 at 12:00 noon CST for an enlightening discussion with Drs @tttimbrook.bsky.social, Chanu Rhee, and Jeffrey S. Gerber. CE is available! www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We have TWO opportunities to learn more about unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic use. First up, @cidrap.bsky.social's @ejholmes.bsky.social and Dr. Marnie Peterson led a report that examines the associations between antibiotic spectrum and patient outcomes www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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Report: Narrowing the Focus: Optimizing Antibiotic Spectrum to Improve Patient Outcomes
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Please join us on Nov 20 for a webinar on improving antibiotic spectrum choice for adults and kids! We're happy to be joined by Drs @tttimbrook.bsky.social, Chanu Rhee, and Jeffrey Gerber for a discussion moderated by @cidrap.bsky.social's Dr Marnie Peterson www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
An advertisement for a Nov 20, 11:00am CT, webinar called "Narrowing the Focus: Optimizing Antibiotic Spectrum through Diagnostic and Antibiotic Stewardship," which features photos of speakers Tristan T. Timbrook, Chanu Rhee, and Jeffrey S. Gerber, and a QR code for registration
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
UTI can be a painful problem during pregnancy, and choosing the right antibiotic treatment for pregnant people is important. Take our August quiz and learn more about the safety of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole use during the 1st trimester umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
The World Health Organization has opened a public consultation on an integrated global action plan for drug resistance in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections, with feedback accepted through Aug 28 www.who.int/news-room/ar...
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Call for public consultation on the Integrated Global Action Plan for drug resistance in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections 2025–2030
WHO calls for public consultation on the Integrated Global Action Plan (i-GAP) for drug resistance in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted infections 2025–2030. The i-GAP 2025-2030 will se...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Sandoz has expanded its voluntary recall for vials incorrectly labelled as "Penicillin G Potassium for Injection" that may contain "Cefazolin for Injection" www.fda.gov/safety/recal...
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Update – Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Expansion of One Additional Lot of Cefazolin for Injection Due to Vials Being Potentially Mislabeled as Penicillin G Potassium for Injection
Sandoz, Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a voluntary nationwide recall expansion of one additional lot of Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial. The lot is being recalled due to a customer compla...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The Global Task Force on Cholera Control has launched a new website that will enable visualization of cholera trends, oral vaccine campaigns, and governmental activities around the world www.gtfcc.org
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Fantastic opportunity for early-career folks from @nationalacademies.org Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are 6-month, DC-located programs to gain experience in meeting regulatory challenges presented by novel biotech. Deadline to apply is Aug 31 www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/bio...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
WOAH (@woahglobal.bsky.social) published the inaugural "State of the World's Animal Health," which advocates for disease prevention and vaccination to address AMR in animals and complement recent global declines in animal antibiotic use www.woah.org/en/first-rep...
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First report on world’s animal health reveals changing spread of disease impacting food security, trade and ecosystems
First report on animal health shows that animal diseases are affecting new areas and species, undermining global food security.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Today, May 22, is Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day! Join the @sidpharm.bsky.social Bluesky chat from 11–12 noon CDT today and use the hashtag #IDPharmacistsDay to recognize the importance of ID pharmacists in patient care sidp.org/IDPharmacist...
An illustration of a mortar and pestle, capsules, tablets, and bacteria alongside text that says Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Day May 22
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
AMR media fellowship opportunity for applicants in India, sponsored by @msf.ca and @gardp.bsky.social and aimed at exploring the theme of antibiotic access vs excess. Deadline to apply is Jun 15. Please share with any India-based journalists you know! msfsouthasia.org/without-bord...
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Without Borders Media Fellowship - Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF)/Doctors Without Borders
MSF is looking for journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and newsrooms to work together, build communities of practice and support humanitarian actors to better understand crises and contexts, and w...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
In June, @fleminginitiative.bsky.social will host a 2-day, hybrid meeting to establish a global consortium focused on progress toward AMR diagnostics www.fleminginitiative.org/eventlisting...
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Towards a Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium: Strategies and Partnerships | Fleming Initiative
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Gillian Tarr @gtarr.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Please share broadly! We are seeking an experienced infectious disease faculty member for an endowed chair, based in the UMN SPH Division of Environmental Health Sciences and at CIDRAP.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
How much do you know about the effects of AMR and antibiotic use on children? Learn more with our May quiz, based on research led by the Clinton Health Access Initiative and @mcri.bsky.social and presented at ESCMID (@escmid.bsky.social) Global 2025 umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Happy to announce that the position for the Michael T. Osterholm (@mtosterholm.bsky.social) Endowed Chair in Infectious Disease Research and Policy has been posted. If you are or know an amazing ID leader and teacher, please apply and share widely! hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/367...
Head shot of Dr. Michael Osterholm. He wears a suit and gestures in an explanatory manner toward the camera.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The Sepsis Alliance (@sepsisalliance.bsky.social) is set to premiere a new podcast series that spotlights diverse patient and provider experiences with diagnosing and treating sepsis. CE contact hours for nurses will be also be available www.sepsis.org/the-sepsis-s...
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The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast
Earn free nursing CE credits while deepening your understanding of modern sepsis care challenges in this sepsis and AMR podcast.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
They might look pretty here, but the more we learn about the dangers of environmental microplastics, the more it becomes clear that human, animal, and planetary well-being are truly One Health. Take our April quiz to learn more about microplastics and AMR umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Betsy Hirsch, PharmD (TLOAS) @ebhirsch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
‼️The @idsainfo.bsky.social cUTI guideline 📄 draft is now available for public comment🗣️! This version has been reviewed by 15+ orgs & revised according to extensive feedback provided to us. www.idsociety.org/practice-gui... UTIsky IDsky Medsky PharmSky
Screenshot of IDSA cUTI guideline open for public commentDraft of IDSA cUTI guideline showing steps to follow for selection of therapy Figure 2 flowchart showing stepwise assessment of IV to PO switch and duration of therapyFigure showing old vs new definition of uUTI, cUTi, and acute pyelonephritis
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
WHO highlights need for better drugs, diagnostics for deadly fungal infections More than 6.5 million fungal infections occur annually and cause 3.8 million deaths, and nations lack necessary tests and treatment www.cidrap.umn.edu/f...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Are you looking to connect with like-minded infectious diseases professionals sharing research and ideas about addressing antimicrobial resistance? Don't forget to register for the @mad-id.bsky.social annual meeting coming up in May. CPE and CME are available! www.mad-id.org/annual-meeti...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Good example of epi data informing practices that ensure people receive the best care: ECDC put out a notice on the risk of MDR, and particularly carbapenem-resistant, infections in people treated for burn injuries from the North Macedonian Pulse club fire www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
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Potential risk of multidrug-resistant bacteria in burn victims from North Macedonia fire
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is closely monitoring the situation following the tragic fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kočani, North Macedonia. Many patients with burn i...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
If you're looking for a fascinating, mind-opening, caring discussion of antibiotic stewardship, look no further than this in-depth conversation between @cvdall.bsky.social and @bradspellberg.bsky.social 🙌
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Excited to learn more about these two new @icarsglobal.bsky.social projects focused on innovative solutions (constructed wetlands! farm- and market-level interventions!) to reduce AMR in wastewater irrigation in Cameroon and Tunisia icars-global.org/environmenta...
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ICARS supports two new projects addressing the environmental dimensions of AMR – ICARS
ICARS is pleased to announce the launch of two new projects aimed at addressing the environmental dimensions of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These projects, selected through a competitive Request f...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The annual @mad-id.bsky.social meeting and advanced training program are coming up on May 28–31, and the agenda features a wealth of AMR and infectious diseases learning opportunities. Poster abstracts are accepted until April 21 www.mad-id.org/annual-meeti...
The MAD-ID logo, which says "Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases" is alongside text that says 27th Annual Meeting, The Antimicrobial Stewardship Meeting, Featuring the high acclaimed optional Advanced Stewardship Training Program, Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FL, May 28–31, 2025, www.mad-id.org. The text is laid on a purple background and images of bacteria.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
❄️Here in Minneapolis, we're digging out from our biggest snowstorm of the season!❄️ It's the perfect time to catch up on Superbugs and You, our podcast series that explores how antimicrobial resistance has shaped the lives of patients, clinicians, and researchers www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...
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Superbugs & You
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
🦟 Today, we're celebrating the incredible work of our @cidrap.bsky.social @umnresearch.bsky.social colleagues in publishing a 4-part series on Zika virus prevention and treatment R&D in @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social and @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
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CIDRAP and global health experts identify research priorities for Zika virus preparedness and response
Priorities are needed to detect and mitigate the threat of future mosquito-borne Zika virus outbreaks.
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Viruses and bacteria get a lot of attention, but how much do you know about antimicrobial resistance and fungi? 🍄 Take our short February quiz to test your knowledge on the emergence of infections caused by drug-resistant Trichophyton indotinea in the United States umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Tremendous resource here - thank you, @josemolinagb.bsky.social! Very nice to see some old ASP friends and meet some new ones here in the #AMSsky!
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Our next antimicrobial stewardship newsletter goes out in 2 days! Consider subscribing, and learn more about new TB treatment guidelines, phage therapy, and great AMR work happening across Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Thailand, and much more www.cidrap.umn.edu/newsletter
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The free Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery textbook is a fantastic infection prevention resource. Former CIDRAP-ASP director Dr. Francesca Chiara and researcher Natalie Vestin, along with Dr. Nour Shamas, have a chapter in volume 1 on AMR advocacy infectionsinsurgery.org/global-digit...
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Free global digital textbook
—- GLOBAL INFECTIONPREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT INHEALTHCARE ISBN: 978-88-943799-3-8FIRST PUBLISHED on 18 November 2024 — Volume 1 Antimicrobial resistance and One Health VOLUME 1download …
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CIDRAP-ASP @cidrap-asp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Contagion posted this helpful list of vaccines and antibiotics expected to come up for FDA approval in the first half of 2025, including two meningococcal vaccines and antibiotics for uncomplicated UTI and gonorrhea www.contagionlive.com/view/fda-dec...
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FDA Decisions to Watch Q1-Q2: Infectious Disease
Vaccines and treatments are up for FDA approval in early to mid-2025, including a chikungunya vaccine, a meningococcal vaccine, antibiotics for gonorrhea, a monoclonal antibody for RSV, and more.
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