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We are IPC Partners, a collaborative of experts providing infection prevention solutions to healthcare providers and corporate partners. We also run a regular IPC Journal Club. More info on our website: ipcpartners.org

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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Check out our latest Insight Webinar on invasive meningococcal disease with @jon-otter.bsky.social in partnership with @hisinfection.bsky.social & IPS: youtu.be/D3nshvCqXSg
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Invasive meningococcal disease: situation update and IPC implications (Insight Webinar)
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Check out this blog that @jon-otter.bsky.social has written about N. meningitidis colonisation and infection in preparation for his Insight Webinar on Friday: ipcpartners.org/blog/neisser...
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Neisseria meningitidis: colonisation (the norm); infection (the exception)
If you were to read some of the press around the [outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/invasive-meningococcal-disease-outbreak-2026-technical-...
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We're just launched a new Insight Webinar for next Friday: "Invasive meningococcal disease: situation update and IPC implications" with @jon-otter.bsky.social events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24668b...
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The recording of our latest Journal Club is now available "Hospital onset bacteraemia: time for a new quality" metrichttps://youtu.be/6NwQqedN9Kc
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Hospital onset bacteraemia: time for a new quality metric (Journal Club)
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Join us for our next Insight Webinar with Kerry Holden all about healthcare inequalities and IPC. Weds 15th April 2026, register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e89830...
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Great new post by @philnorville.bsky.social all about hospital-onset bacteraemia and surveillance ipcpartners.org/blog/hospita...
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Hospital‑onset bacteraemia as a surveillance outcome
Ahead of next week’s Journal Club [(which you can register for here)](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f666512-0b97-440a-83f8-ef57639f880d@880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-eadf2d5ded15) I have looked ...
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Immune Responses to Phage Therapy in Humans: A Review ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/3OJTNKJ
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Presentation and prognosis of cryptococcosis requiring intensive care unit admission in France: the CRYPTO-ICU study ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/3OIjQlz
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Presentation and prognosis of cryptococcosis requiring intensive care unit admission in France: the CRYPTO-ICU study
AbstractBackground. Cryptococcus causes life-threatening opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts. Data on the most severe cases requiring ICU a
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Check out the 7 modules in our new course, You Can Help! Improving Antibiotic Stewardship & Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes. Take the course & earn 1.50 CNE credit: bit.ly/4rgB1YV
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Brilliant Insight Webinar today about water hygiene by Dr Jessica Martin - here's the recording ICYMI: youtu.be/Ck4U4y5EOOM
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How to tackle water hygiene risks in hospitals (Insight Webinar)
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WHO @who.int · 04/03/2026
¡Felicidades! Congratulations, #Chile for becoming the first country in the Americas, and the second globally, to eliminate #leprosy disease. A true milestone for public health! And a testament to what leadership, science, and solidarity can accomplish. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4b3Hpga
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 04/03/2026
🦟 Heard a lot of chatter lately about #mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit? No need to worry - the season in mainland Europe is still a long way off. Travelling to regions where mosquitoes are active now? Learn how to prepare & protect yourself: bit.ly/3MKu8ky #Chikungunya #IDsky #EpiSky
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Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Global trends and thematic evolution in antimicrobial stewardship research: A comprehensive bibliometric and network analysis (1977–2025) 🦠https://ow.ly/RVOw50YgYWu #IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #AMR 🛟💊🧪
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WHO @who.int · 04/03/2026
Physical activity is a powerful way to reduce anxiety and boost your mood, helping you maintain a positive outlook. Whether you prefer walking, cycling, stretching, or dancing; pick the movement that brings you joy and make it part of your routine.
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which evaluates long-term mortality and the role of causative pathogens in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Interesting blog by @philnorville.bsky.social about drinking water safety in haematology units ipcpartners.org/blog/drinkin...
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Drinking water safety in haematology units: an under‑recognised infection risk?
I've put together this blog in preparation for today's [Insight Webinar with Dr Jessica Martin](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4915de2e-6f1a-4e51-8e9a-cebf469fabd3@880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-ea...
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WHO @who.int · 04/03/2026
Swipe left and break up with all tobacco and e-cigarette products for good.
Tobacco, 25, Looking for a killer relationship. Dating app style swipe left or right graphic with a hand holding cigarette.
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Strategies to Mitigate Infection Risk in Patients Receiving Complement Inhibitor Therapy ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4rIzADx
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Efficient Sensing of a 4-Segmented Rift Valley Fever Virus Vaccine Candidate by Human Monocytes ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4l8kd55
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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology @ichejournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New in ICHE: Not everyone is "special" 🦠 Free text overrides in UA driven reflex urine culture protocols are frequently misused ▶️ 97% (816/839) of "other" indications inappropriate & 83% cultures were avoidable ▶️Removing the option: low-risk, high-yield #IDSky 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice.2026.10419
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MAD-ID The Antimicrobial Stewardship Meeting @mad-id.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Join colleagues from across fields for ID learning and fun! Register now for the MAD-ID & SIDP 2026 Annual Meeting, May 14–17 in Orlando. @sheaepi.bsky.social @pidsociety.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/KWgqZS6
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Make the most of SHEA Spring by staying at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Be where the leaders are, where collaboration happens after hours, and where you’re just steps from every session. Convenience + Community = A Better Meeting Experience. sheaspring.org/hotel-and-tr...
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WHO @who.int · 03/03/2026
Today is #WorldHearingDay. Did you know? More than 95 million children and teenagers live with hearing loss. Many don’t get health services to remedy this. Learn how to spot the possible signs of hearing loss in children. Don’t wait! Take your child for a hearing test 🔗 bit.ly/4l97XkQ
Graphic titled “Spot the signs of hearing loss in children.” It lists signs: frequently asking for repetition; struggling with attention or school performance; complaining of ear pain or ear discharge; delayed speech and language development. Text at bottom says: “Act early! Take the child for a hearing test without delay.”
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Take your opportunity to become part of the BIA and nominate yourself as part of the BIA Elections. Find out more and nominate today 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionAssociation
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Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Register for TOMORROW'S Insight Webinar with Jessica Martin for an insightful session on identifying and addressing water hygiene risks in healthcare settings. Learn practical strategies to safeguard patient safety. 🗓️ 4 March 15:00 🔗 ow.ly/iwUb50YceMP
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Journal of Hospital Infection @thejhi.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) informed our understanding of SARS-CoV-2, influenza and RSV circulation in the community. Authors have used WBS to understand the dynamics between SARS-CoV-2, influenza and RSV loads in the hospital wastewater in a hospital in Switzerland ow.ly/ItTr50YgyAa
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Are you a consultant or trainee within infection? BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day is a perfect opportunity to keep you up to date on clinical updates & latest scientific research 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co... #InfectionTrainees #BIASpring2026
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Kanako Fujimoto @beko-bsky.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
First, I joined the IPC journal club by @ipcpartners.bsky.social for the first time It was a good opportunity for me to learn about IPC in English
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IPC Partners @ipcpartners.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Check out this blog that @jon-otter.bsky.social wrote about going "water-lite" ipcpartners.org/blog/it-is-t...
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WHO @who.int · 03/03/2026
Friends make life richer—and everyone deserves to be included. On #WorldHearingDay, here’s how you can support a friend with hearing loss 👇 Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4l97XkQ
Graphic with purple and yellow background titled “Ways to support a friend with hearing loss.” Tips listed: take turns when talking; face your friend so they can see your smile; help if their hearing aid isn’t working; never bully or make fun of people with hearing loss; learn sign language if needed. Illustrated children shown communicating. WHO logo at bottom.
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Increased Diversity and Introduction of Multidrug-Resistant Strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Following Cessation of COVID-19 Pandemic–Related Travel Restrictions: An Observational Genomic Epidemiologic Study ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4u6CRy9
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Human cytomegalovirus shedding and T-cell immune responses in HCMV-seropositive women during pregnancy and postpartum: prevalence, natural history, and risk factors ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/3Ndy7Gk
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
New episode of The ICHE Podcast! Dr. David Calfee speaks with Bobby Warren and Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam about their recent publications in ICHE discussing the use of disinfectants to reduce gram-negative bacterial contamination in hospital sinks. 🎧: bit.ly/4cWCu2Y
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
IDSA has established a Journals Reader Panel where readers of cidjournal.bsky.social, ofidjournal.bsky.social and jidjournal.bsky.social can give direct feedback to our editors. Apply to join by March 31 to engage directly with editors, learn about new journal initiatives and more: bit.ly/406h4ZG
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Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) @sheaepi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We’re excited to share a new education program developed to support frontline staff in nursing homes; You Can Help! Improving Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes. Access program details and share with your network: lnkd.in/euEhXNfa
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Journal of Hospital Infection @thejhi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The permeability of surgical scrubs affects bacterial load in operating room air. Bacterial load can be measured by counting fluorescent bioparticles per unit of air. This study compared FBP≥3μm/50dm3 in air during primary arthroplasty surgeries using different clothing ow.ly/ACnt50YgWV4
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The UKHSA Conference returns to Manchester on 22 and 23 September 2026. Join colleagues from across the health security community for cutting-edge science, innovative practice and inspiring discussion. 🧪🐝 Registration opens soon - hope to see you there! www.conference.ukhsa.gov.uk
Street-level view of Manchester Central with its large arched roof and clock, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings. A yellow tram passes in front under a cloudy sky
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🎤 #BIASpring2026 Dr Christina Petridou: “I'll present an interactive talk covering clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges & the ‘chronic Lyme disease’ controversy.” 📅 Tue 19 May, 2:30pm 🗣️ Lyme disease essentials 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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WHO @who.int · 02/03/2026
Hearing loss can impact your speech, learning, confidence, and future. The good news? Over 60% of hearing issues are solvable. Dive into today's Daily Dose for more insights.
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Sign up to become a BIA member today! 🦠 Take advantage of discounted member rates at our upcoming events such as BIA Spring Meeting 2026. Find out more 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionAssociation
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 02/03/2026
Last week in epidemiology - check our weekly Communicable Disease Threats Report - CDTR and find out what active public health threats are being followed by ECDC! Click: bit.ly/4saUHOA #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Prevention
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WHO @who.int · 02/03/2026
Postpartum depression, or depression after childbirth, is common. Worldwide, more than 10% of pregnant women and women who have just given birth experience depression. Seeking help is good for you and your baby bit.ly/45mDM2Q
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Mitochondrial Haplogroups and Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in People Living With and Without HIV ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4bfgcIo
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
More Than a Message: Death by a 1000 “Chats” ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/401zRFv
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British Infection Association @biainfection.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Seroprevalence and vaccine efficacy against COVID-19 in oral surgeons and oral health assistants in a Brazilian state: A pilot study 👉 www.britishinfection...
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
New insights into an old vaccine: potency and breadth of neutralizing antibodies elicited by the yellow fever vaccine 17D are boosted by heterologous Orthoflavivirus infection ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4l9Iyr1
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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Association of Immunodeficiency and HIV Viremia with Cervical Precancer and Cancer Risk among Women with HIV in South Africa ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4saUafB
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Association of Immunodeficiency and HIV Viremia with Cervical Precancer and Cancer Risk among Women with HIV in South Africa
Low CD4 counts were associated with increased rates of cervical precancer and cancer among women with HIV in South Africa. Maintaining high CD4 counts thro
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
📢 New in AJIC! Data is transforming infection prevention—helping teams target risks, improve surveillance, and guide interventions. Strong analytics = stronger IP programs. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #DataDrivenCare #AJIC
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Leveraging data to advance infection prevention programs
Infection prevention (IP) is central to patient safety and quality, underpinned by evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.1-4 Core activities span clinical and operational domains, includin...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
📢 New in AJIC! A practical framework for Candidozyma auris surveillance in low‑prevalence hospitals—targeted screening + strong lab–IPC coordination to detect early and prevent spread. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #AMR #AJIC
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An approach to Candidozyma auris surveillance in a low prevalence setting
Candidozyma auris (C auris) is a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen of increasing global concern. We describe the development and validation of an active surveillance program for patients at high ris...
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American Journal of Infection Control @ajicjournal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
📢 New in AJIC! Two scabies outbreaks among HCWs showed how delayed detection and inconsistent practices can drive spread. Early recognition + strong IPC measures are key. 🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019... #InfectionPrevention #OccupationalHealth #AJIC
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Comparison of two different scabies outbreaks in health care workers: An observational study in an Italian University Hospital
The reapplication of an ad hoc prevention protocol during a scabies outbreak at a University Hospital in 2024 resulted in a substantial reduction in scabies cases and limited the spread, compared to t...
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