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In 210 neutropenic patients with S. mitis BSI, 0⃣ had definite #endocarditis and only 1 treated for possible IE. Low rates of TEE but still few recurrences. Maybe TEE is unnecessary for most in this group? Open Forum Infectious Diseases Added by Dr. Dilek Ince Carver College of Medicine transplantid.net/DRGWQCP2

🚫Ibrutinib-associated cutaneous mucormycosis due to an Apophysomyces species: report of a case and review of the literature🚫 Despite initial negative cultures and biopsy, this pathogen was correctly identified using 28S rDNA and ITS sequencing #IDXposts journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Eid Mubarak ✨🌙

Getting my own talk from yesterday up late. Also presented at the Big Beasts session on Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Focused at stewardship folks but something in here for everyone 👇 #SHEASpring2024 #IDTwitter #MedTwitter 1/

Last Eid to spend in my second home. I’m sure I’m going to miss this. Eid Mubarak 🩵

MRSA nares screening can reliably be used for de-escalation of anti-MRSA therapy within 28 days of bacterial culture for all patients, including transplant recipients and patients with neutropenia. ⭐NPV = 95.8% across all anatomical culture sites doi.org/10.1093/ofid/o…

Hey new ID fellows! Last year, I published a handbook written in Q/A format for those new to the ID service. Below is a link with some sample pages- if helpful, consider seeing if the full book is available in your library or by purchase! books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr…

💊 Clarithromycin was removed from Helicobacter pylori treatment since it no longer works due to significant resistance, and it was replaced with another drug, Rifabutin. ⚠️ Hence, the new treatment for the infection is: Rifabutin + Amoxicillin + Omeprazole #MedEd #MedX

🦠 CMV Resistance Clinical Infectious Diseases

How successful is Maribavir for CMV in SOTRs? Duke Infectious Diseases camwolfe Madeleine Heldman, MD, MS (she/her) Open Forum Infectious Diseases 💊40% had sustained viral clearance 💊47% developed MBV resistance or early recurrence 💊Higher VL = More resistance/recurrence Read more in Maribavir 📁! transplantid.net/2E33ZW67

What?! Surprising! 🆕️⚡️⚡️ with Wes Kufel Persistent MRSA Nares Test Positivity During Initial Days of Systemic Anti-Staphylococcal Antimicrobial Therapy 100/113 MRSA nares samples remained positive after 2-3 days on anti-MRSA agents #idxposts sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

TB meningitis ➡️Timeline of complications ➡️Evidence for their management doi.org/10.1016/S1474-…

Zoonotic causes of bacterial meningitis ⭐ Streptococcus agalactiae sequence type 283 (ST283), which can be found on freshwater fish, is another pathogen that can cause meningitis in otherwise healthy adults doi.org/10.1212/WNL.00…

The International BK Consensus #Guidelines have been published! Kamar Nassim Martina Sester TTS #OpenAccess TXPforALL, #Med tinyurl.com/ypkhufuj

【Aspergillus galactomannan false positive】 It's important to understand that there are various potential causes of false positives for Aspergillus galactomannan! Level: Intermediate to advanced #IDMedEd #IDFellow #IMResident #Aspergillus #TxID #HemOnc

"Is there a doctor on the plane?"✈️🩺 Responding to in-flight medical emergencies. #MedTwitter

⤵️Important to ask patient’s occupation 1-min ID consult

“Impact of Epstein-Barr Virus Donor Serostatus on Post-transplant Mortality and Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder in Thoracic Organ Transplant EBV-Seropositive Recipients” 🥳 #IDWeek2024 #TxId #SOT #TransplantID Sara Belga, MD MPH UBCInfectiousDiseases Infectious Diseases Community of Practice - AST

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of the vice president of EIDS— Dr Emmanuel Nsutebu who was a pillar in UAE’s ID community. He will forever be remembered for his exemplary approach to his patients & colleagues. The UAE ID community lost a giant today.

Happy National Day UAE!! #EidAlEtihad #home 🇦🇪