Reposted by Ryan KubatIDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 26/03/2026This year marks 10 years of #IDBugBowl! 112
Reposted by Ryan KubatBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/01/2026The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault. 30535980619368
Reposted by Ryan KubatBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch. 1094384099483
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him. White. Hot. Rage. 13856005318628
Reposted by Ryan KubatMPR News @mprnews.org · 22/01/2026The Columbia Heights school district says ICE detained four of its students, including a 5-year-old boy, as "bait" to draw out family members.mprnews.orgICE detains 5-year old Minnesota boy; lawyer says agents used him as ‘bait’The Columbia Heights school district says federal agents have detained four children in their district. School officials and a lawyer for the family say agents used 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramo as “bai... 27804455
Reposted by Ryan KubatJeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 15/01/2026We have the CDC-funded Hepatitis Vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau protocol. It’s worse than you thought. Check it out, first in Inside Medicine… with @pauloffit.bsky.social David Boulware and others. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/scoop-the-...insidemedicine.substack.comScoop: The leaked protocol of the CDC-funded Hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau. “This is another Tuskegee.”The protocol reveals that the trial will withhold the Hepatitis B birth dose from thousands—without placebos, without universal maternal screening, and with endpoints critics call indefensible. 24466289
Reposted by Ryan KubatIlan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Trial of High-Dose Oral Rifampin in Adults with Tuberculous Meningitis Congratulations to David Meya, Fiona Cresswell, @natebahrid.bsky.social @drboulware.bsky.social & co on this important trial No mortality benefit to high dose rifampin in adults with TB meningitis www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... 32310
Reposted by Ryan KubatMichael Osterholm, PhD, MPH @mtosterholm.bsky.social · 05/12/2025If ACIP chooses to ignore evidence, when it comes to vaccines, parents and clinicians must ignore ACIP and look to those who continue to offer data-based guidance, especially our medical societies. 17840
Reposted by Ryan KubatJAMA @jama.com · 03/12/2025💬Viewpoint: Eliminating universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccination risks an estimated 8% increase in annual perinatal #HepatitisB infections in the US, increasing preventable chronic disease burden. ja.ma/3Me0zHh 05133
Reposted by Ryan KubatElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The U.S. government is now inarguably spreading medical disinformation that is going to kill babies preferentially. Period. This is an INTOLERABLE. UNPRECEDENTED. DANGEROUS. ATTACK. ON ALL OF US. 10529101105
Reposted by Ryan KubatDocWoc71 @docwoc71.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Getting ready for #IDBugBowl @idweek.bsky.social Hope to see y’alll this afternoon. Come and cheer ur team UAB CCF ThomasJefferson and our international team Calcutta Troo Med #IDWeek2025 #IDSky 1122
Reposted by Ryan KubatIDWeek @idweek.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Get ready to rumble! Teams from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine compete TODAY at 4:30PM ET in Ballroom (Hall B1) for the #IDBugBowl trophy! 🏆 001
Reposted by Ryan KubatJoseph Cherabie MD MSc (They/He) @jncherabiemd.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Those fired include the staff of the MMWR, our major source of information on outbreaks and guidelines, EIS, our disease investigators, and many experts. We are not equipped AT ALL to handle another outbreak or at this rate, any infectious disease… www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...nytimes.comTrump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials 2115
Reposted by Ryan KubatJake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social · 26/09/2025We have a vaccine schedule built on decades of rigorous research by actual medical experts. Trump’s counter-proposal? Trust his gut. What could possibly go wrong when the president cosplays as a pediatrician? He’s putting real children at risk from diseases we know how to prevent for no reason. 2153
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Checking on on ACIP; "at what point should low uptake factor into out decisions" (from one of the new ACIP members working hard to drive that COVID vaccination rate lower. Self-fulfilling prophecy) 812129
Reposted by Ryan KubatAtul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 19/09/2025I watched the 1st meeting day of RFK Jr’s handpicked committee of vaccine advisors. It was utterly depressing. 1/ 12371110
Reposted by Ryan KubatLiz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 18/09/2025I'm watching the ACIP meeting. #Follow along for updates. The committee will vote on whether to delay the hepatitis B vaccine for babies and whether to give the MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) and chickenpox vaccines separately. 1015890
Reposted by Ryan KubatNate Bahr @natebahrid.bsky.social · 17/09/2025RFK Jr. needs to step down now. He is systematically and aggressively making us less safe and more ill pushing aside any brave professional that refuses to go along with his nonsense. 131
Reposted by Ryan KubatID Fellows Cup @idfellowscup.bsky.social · 26/08/2025The ID fellows Cup is planning for another game September 15-October 15! Please share the word! Need some extra help preparing for boards or want to learn more ID content? The core content is a game including 60 questions targeting knowledge expected for an ID Fellow for the US licensing exam. 233
Reposted by Ryan KubatIDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Our statement: bit.ly/45LeJHi 6340184
Reposted by Ryan KubatIlan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 19/08/2025A clinical practice guideline for tuberculous meningitis Tuberculous Meningitis International Research Consortium www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🔒thelancet.comA clinical practice guideline for tuberculous meningitisTuberculous meningitis is the most severe form of tuberculosis, causing death or disability in around half of those affected. There are no up-to-date international guidelines defining its optimal mana... 14122
Reposted by Ryan KubatDavid Serota @serotavirus.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Happy DOTS Day, to those who celebrate. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...jamanetwork.comDalbavancin for Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus BacteremiaThis clinical trial compares the efficacy and safety of dalbavancin vs standard therapy for completion of treatment of complicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in hospitalized patients. 1196
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 12/08/2025They recovered over 180 bullet shells at the CDC. Debris from shattered glass is still being cleaned up. I am completely stunned at how quickly the news cycle has moved on. This was an act of terrorism targeting public health experts, and the response seems to be a collective shrug. 18155542056
Reposted by Ryan KubatIlan Schwartz @germhuntermd.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Lack of Association Between Histoplasma Urine Antigen Values and Clinical Response in Persons without HIV Marisa Miceli and colleagues academic.oup.com/ofid/advance...academic.oup.comLack of Association Between Histoplasma Urine Antigen Values and Clinical Response in Persons without HIVAbstractBackground. Histoplasma urine antigen detection, a valuable diagnostic tool, is often used to monitor response to antifungal therapy, but persisten 2116
Reposted by Ryan KubatJosh Johnson @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social · 26/07/2025When you strip away humanity 514190797988
Reposted by Ryan KubatThe University of Kansas Infectious Diseases Fellowship @kuidfellowship.bsky.social · 16/07/2025 031
Reposted by Ryan KubatIDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 07/07/2025🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health. We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW 717899
Reposted by Ryan KubatDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 02/07/2025Elon Musk casually, and illegally, dismantled USAID. According to a new study in the Lancet, that action will lead to *14 million* premature deaths between 2025 and 2030. Again: Elon Musk is directly responsible for 14 million coming deaths. 4.5 million will be children.thelancet.comEvaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030: a retrospective impact evaluation and forecasting analysisUSAID funding has significantly contributed to the reduction in adult and child mortality across low-income and middle-income countries over the past two decades. Our estimates show that, unless the a... 13045142314
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Watching what I can of the ACIP meeting; currently on COVID in kids; yes, kids still getting hospitalized. 1 in 4 end up in ICU. Most are unvaccinated, deaths are rare but are occurring (23 since 2023). Yes, that is far more than the deaths from COVID vaccines (zero) #factsmatter 621085
Reposted by Ryan KubatJake Scott, MD @jakescottmd.bsky.social · 13/06/2025RFK Jr. spouted dangerous vaccine falsehoods on national TV. As a parent and infectious diseases doctor, I couldn't stay silent. Here's what the data actually shows. 🧵 361357568
Reposted by Ryan KubatEd Belongia MD @belongia.bsky.social · 09/06/2025RFK Jr has fired everyone on CDC ACIP. He says "The public must know that unbiased science—evaluated through a transparent process & insulated from conflicts of interest—guides the recommendations of our health agencies." 👉 That's what we had and he just nuked it. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...nytimes.comKennedy Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts 58126
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 10/06/2025New moment of “WTF”: -pt with rare infection (so rare will leave unnamed, as could reveal identity) -nl times: reach out to CDC for testing -now: “they confirmed they are not currently accepting specimens for serology…they suggested we could reach out to Canada National Reference Center” 😳😳😳 24549242
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 09/06/2025More resistance from within the NIH Gift article www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...theatlantic.comAn Uproar at the NIHJay Bhattacharya, the the agency’s director, has made a point of welcoming dissent. A letter from his officials will test that. 26424
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Today more than ever I think it is important to remind ourselves that #ElonMusk led indiscriminate cuts which have resulted in the estimated deaths of over 300,000 people globally to date. 2/3rds of these are children!!! He is still very much a villain. www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi... 8340126
Reposted by Ryan KubatMargaret Manto @margaretmanto.bsky.social · 29/05/2025The MAHA Report cites studies that don’t exist. W/ @emilykennard.bsky.social: www.notus.org/health-scien...notus.orgThe MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t ExistThe Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors. 19278128
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Last week Prasad and Makary announced their new plan to make COVID boosters not available for those without high-risk conditions. Even they recognized pregnancy as a high risk condition. Today their boss said nope, no COVID vaccines for pregnant people. Another decision that will kill people 75127
Reposted by Ryan KubatDimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 14/05/2025I don’t think I have the stamina to watch all of RFK’s BS to congress today. Suffice it to say that from the bits I’ve seen he: -still has no clue on measles -still lies about vaccines -has no interest in learning what his agency does -is still the most unqualified public health leader in US history 0478
Reposted by Ryan KubatID BugBowl @idbugbowl.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Test your ID knowledge at #IDWeek2025 and apply to participate in one of our most popular events! All student, resident and fellow participants on each team selected for #IDBugBowl will have their conference registration paid for by IDWeek. Apply: idweek.org/events/bugbowl/ 055
Reposted by Ryan KubatRep. Linda Featherston @linda4kansas.bsky.social · 15/04/2025You know what’s a bad idea? To limit the ability of public health officials to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. You know what’s a terrible idea? To do it during a measles outbreak. #ksleg 1/2kansasreflector.comKansas Legislature votes to remove county health officials' power to ban public gatherings • Kansas ReflectorTOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature overturned the governor's veto of a bill that opens state and county health officials to civil action for decisions about quarantines and takes away their authority to... 111
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 04/04/2025They think your health is a game folks. It's all a game to them. www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...cbsnews.comRFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated. 2362568677
Reposted by Ryan KubatWIRED @wired.com · 01/04/2025NEW: Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.wired.comThe CDC Has Been GuttedThousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die. 24652322576
Reposted by Ryan KubatChristina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · 29/03/2025NEW: Noah Weiland spoke to Dr. Marks & we updated the article: “I did everything I possibly could for this administration to work with them in an effort to restore confidence in vaccines,” Dr. Marks said in the interview. “It became clear that’s not what they wanted.”nytimes.comTop FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’ (Gift Article)Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health. 421633551
Reposted by Ryan KubatKCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · 26/03/2025An outbreak of measles in southwest Kansas has already doubled in size. State health data shows 23 people in six counties tested positive for measles since the start of this year. It comes as state lawmakers in Topeka consider a bill that would loosen vaccine requirements in child care regulations.kcur.orgKansas lawmakers want to loosen vaccine requirements amid a measles outbreak in the stateAt least 23 Kansans have tested positive for measles. Health officials urge full vaccination against the disease. 31348136
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 26/03/2025My timeline today is a mess and I apologize, but how can anyone look away? Vaccines for the poorest and most vulnerable are on the chopping block. 💔 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...nytimes.comU.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor CountriesA 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs. 77933
Reposted by Ryan KubatNate Bahr @natebahrid.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Sure 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) 122
Reposted by Ryan KubatBK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 24/03/2025🚨1.25 million people died of TB in 2023 🚨10.8 million new cases of TB were diagnosed in 2023 🚨Multi-drug resistant TB is a public health crisis 🚨US$ 22 billion is needed annually for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, but funding is being cut. 🚨Poverty fuels TB globally #WorldTBDay2025 415963
