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Ilan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Candida glabrata emerges as the most common cause of candidemia: analysis of a large hospital-based database, United States, 2016–2024 academic.oup.com/cid/advance-... Jeremy Gold & colleagues at CDC Mycotic Diseases Branch, @jessicalittlemd.bsky.social and @drluiso.bsky.social

Line graph showing the percentage distribution of Candida species from 2016 to 2024.
Candida albicans is the most common species in most years, declining from about 36% to 32%.
Candida glabrata increases overall, rising from about 25% in 2016 to a peak around 34% in 2024.
Candida parapsilosis fluctuates between roughly 8% and 17% before declining to about 8% by
2024. Candida tropicalis and unspecified/other species remain relatively stable at lower levels
(about 6–12%). Multiple-species infections decrease slightly over time. Candida auris is absent
before 2022 and then increases to about 5% by 2023–2024.

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Mycoses Study Group Education & Research Consortium @msgerc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

New webinar on fungal diagnostics! Link in next post

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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 15/01/2026

BREAKING: The controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has been *cancelled,* I can now report. A senior official with Africa CDC confirmed the cancellation and said GB officials are working to make sure any research is conducted ethically: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled

$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The full protocol of the study in Guinea Bissau provides no reassurance. If anything is spells out just how insanely unethical the planned study is. The PI who wrote the protocol tried to defend the indefensible by writing to me directly. I responded publicly. Read 👇 substack.com/@bktitanji/n...

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Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I’m replying directly and point-by-point, because while I appreciate the care with which you’ve articulated your position, I remain fun...

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Combination Therapy for Protracted COVID-19: When More is More ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

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Combination Therapy for Protracted COVID-19: When More is More

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

"The story of the negative impact on the future of infectious disease research will only become part of public discourse if scientists speak up loudly" A must read. One Hundred Days, Incalculable Loses @jidjournal.bsky.social Emily Erbelding, MD - NIAID/DMD academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...

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One Hundred Days, Incalculable Losses

Emily J Erbelding, M.D., M.P.H; One Hundred Days, Incalculable Losses, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, , jiaf317, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiaf31

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ASM @asm.org · 02/05/2025

Together with leading science organizations, ASM filed an amicus brief calling for immediate restoration of NIH grants supporting early-career scientists. Read the press release: asm.org/press-releas...

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Four Leading Science Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting Funding Restoration

ASM joined leading life science organizations in an amicus brief filed in support of a suit calling for immediate funding restoration.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 04/04/2025

🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody. She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care. This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.

Pressley, Warren, Markey Sound Alarm on Rümeysa Öztürk’s Medical Neglect, Renew Urgent Calls for Her Release (1/2):

“It is unconscionable that Rümeysa Öztürk—a young woman pursuing her education, exercising her First Amendment rights, and contributing to her community—remains detained by DHS. Her ongoing incarceration is not only a blatant violation of her constitutional rights to due process and free speech, but it is now an egregious denial of her fundamental right to medical care.

Pressley, Warren, Markey Sound Alarm on Rümeysa Öztürk’s Medical Neglect, Renew Urgent Calls for Her Release (2/2):

“According to her lawyer, Rümeysa has not received her required asthma medications and has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in custody. This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.

“As her representatives in Congress, we demand DHS immediately provide Rümeysa with access to the health care she needs, and absent compelling evidence justifying her detention and the revocation of her status, we call for Ozturk’s release and the restoration of her visa. Every minute she remains in custody is another minute her health and rights are at risk, and DHS must move with urgency.”

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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 01/04/2025

ASH decries HHS restructuring and CDC layoffs. The Blood Disorders Division addresses SCD, thrombosis, hemophilia, thalassemia, and more. Millions' health is at stake; ASH urges immediate action. #Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Today our nation's world leadership in science begins a slow death. We lose all the potential innovation, jobs, medicines, novel treatments, & science discoveries to save and improve lives. CDC & NIH will be a shell of themselves. Will hurt for decades. www.splinter.com/bloodbath-at...

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'Bloodbath' at NIH and Elsewhere at HHS Begins

Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc. Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight? scienceimpacts.org H/T to Prathima !

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Irresponsible public health leadership is dangerous and it kills. The head of DHHS routinely tries to practice medicine without a license via podcasts and TV interviews and encouraged Vitamin A as treatment for measles. This is the direct result! www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/h....

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Some measles patients in West Texas show signs of vitamin A toxicity, doctors say, raising concerns about misinformation | CNN

Doctors treating people hospitalized as part of a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico have also found themselves facing another problem: vitamin A toxicity.

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Nate Bahr @natebahrid.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Sure looks like it'll be a 'study' with a predetermined outcome. If this were really an open question (it is not) it would make sense to contract with one of the numerous centers with extensive experience in vaccine trials. (1/2)

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Joanna Schaenman, MD, PhD @jschaenmanmd.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

We are hiring #TxID #TxIDSky faculty at @ucla-id-fellowship.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social - come join our dynamic and collaborative group to battle infection in sunny Los Angeles! @ast-idcop.bsky.social See link for description and please reach out with questions! recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09517

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Clinical Positions in Transplant Infectious Diseases 2024-2025

University of California, Los Angeles is hiring. Apply now!

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Febrile @febrilepodcast.com · 17/03/2025

New episode out now! Get to the bottom of a nonresponding pneumonia and hear some discussions about endemic fungal disease! 🍄 Ft. @tomschmidt30.bsky.social @natebahrid.bsky.social @grthompsonmd.bsky.social Follow @msgerc.bsky.social for more fungal learning! #IDSky

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Ricardo M. La Hoz @ricardolahozmd.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Looking for a comprehensive review of measles in solid organ transplantation? #TTS #TID organized a webinar that will get your prepared! It is on 🔥 @kottonnelson.bsky.social @jobadd.bsky.social urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

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20250314-TTS-EC

This is "20250314-TTS-EC" by TTS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 13/03/2025

A troubling moment for the next generation of scientists. UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...

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UMass Chan rescinds admission for biomedical sciences PhD program amid funding concerns

UMass Chan Medical School is rescinding admission offers to candidates for its biomedical sciences PhD program over concerns about federal funding cuts.

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Miguel Perales MD @drmiguelperales.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

MMR is better than natural infection for many reasons > Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens #measlesoutbreak www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens

Measles virus infection can cause long-term damage to the immune system.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

ID physicians stand up for science to protect our patients. #IDStandsUpForScience In honor of tomorrow's #StandUpForScience rallies, share the reason why you stand up for science with the hashtag #IDStandsUpForScience.

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Mycoses Study Group Education & Research Consortium @msgerc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

New MSGERC Live Webinar! #Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical Considerations in the Aftermath of #Wildfires What to look for and how to diagnose and treat it March 12 2025, 12-1 pm PT @grthompsonmd.bsky.social and Dr Fariba Donovan FREE Registration: msgerc.wildapricot.org/event-6071071

Flyer for MSGERC Live Webinar, "Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical considerations in the aftermath of wildfires. What to look for and how to diagnose and treat it" featuring Dr George R Thompson III and Dr Fariba Donovan. March 12, 2025, 12-1pm PT. Free registration. www.msgerc.com

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 02/03/2025

WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!? Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one! #standupforscience2025

Map of Stand Up for Science events, with official SUFS events in Red and solidarity events in Blue

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CNN @cnn.com · 01/03/2025

Zelensky has thanked the United States on numerous occasions since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 – expressing gratitude to Trump and Biden, to members of Congress from both parties, to US defense companies and their employees, and to the American people.

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Fact check: 33 times Zelensky thanked Americans and US leaders | CNN Politics

Zelensky has thanked the United States on numerous occasions since Russian launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022 – expressing gratitude to Trump and President Joe Biden, to members of Cong...

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Jessica Little @jessicalittlemd.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

How do wildfires impact the continued rise of Valley Fever 🍄? Come listen to @grthompsonmd.bsky.social and Dr. Fariba Donovan discuss risks, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment in this FREE webinar (March 12, 12-1 PT) hosted by @msgerc.bsky.social msgerc.wildapricot.org/event-6071071

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MSGERC - Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical Considerations in the Aftermath of Wildfires

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Hugely interesting topic! Definitely tune in #idsky #TxID

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Nate Bahr @natebahrid.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

msgerc.wildapricot.org/event-6071071 Have you heard about Valley Fever occurring after/during the recent California fires? Wondering about how climate change might relate to Cocci? @msgerc.bsky.social has two experts ready to discuss in this FREE webinar. March 12 - will be interesting and useful!

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MSGERC - Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical Considerations in the Aftermath of Wildfires

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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

So now CDC scientists are banned from co-authoring research w/ WHO? Not just new studies - existing ones too This isn’t just bureaucracy. It cuts off global collab on ID, pandemic preparedness, & vaccine research. @altcdc.bsky.social from @mattshuham.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-wh...

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CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel

It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We are barreling toward a full blown constitutional crisis. Trump's announcement that he's ending thousands of aid contracts FUNDED BY CONGRESS is unconstitutional and illegal - and horrible for our security. 1/ A quick🧵on what's going on. apnews.com/article/trum...

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Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts

The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a judge’s order giving the Trump administration a midnight deadline to release billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid.

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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In normal times, I'd have written about this #MMWR report about some of the kids who've died from #flu this year having had a severe neurological condition called influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis. Glad to see @cidrap.bsky.social did write! www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-ge...

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CDC: 13% of kids who died from flu this year had brain damage

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Paul Sax @paulsaxmd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Repeating myself -- the years of life lost from missed vaccines for life-threatening childhood diseases is vastly higher than for adult preventive measures. Expecting more information later today. Truly tragic. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...

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Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say

At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, officials say.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Risk of spread to other states too. With RFK Jr in charge expect more of these events all over the country

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 21/02/2025

The Trump Administration is maintaining the NIH grant freeze despite lawsuits challenging the order, a Nature article reported today. Science funding in the US is already lagging, leaving researchers in limbo. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Revealed: NIH research grants still frozen despite lawsuits challenging Trump order

The Trump administration is exploiting a loophole to keep a funding freeze in place, leaving researchers in limbo.

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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

41/47 (87%) of NIH study sections are cancelled this week Frustrating to see all this good research stalled (& not funded) You can search for study sections that ‘did not meet as scheduled’ here with ones with * ⤵️ www.csr.nih.gov/RevPanelsAnd...

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Dr. Tom Frieden @drtomfrieden.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Epidemic intelligence service officers are the cream of the cream. They're top doctors, veterinarians & other health professionals. They sign up for a two-year training program to serve the country. Not only is terminating them bad for the country, it's also a disgraceful violation of a commitment.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

BREAKING On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.

An internal memo issued February 12 was obtained by Popular Information.

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