This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Retrospective, single-center quality improvement study, which included a pre- and post-implementation analysis of a pharmacist-led anti-MRSA therapy bundle, we observed a notable increase in pharmacist interventions, with a high provider acceptance rate. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

From @alexmarra.bsky.social et al: UV-C disinfection harms polymers —causing cracks, yellowing & strength loss per 14-study review. Degradation is dose/time/distance-dependent. Mitigation strategies needed for safer use. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

From @drrossanarosa.bsky.social et al: Using in-house PCR for C auris screen, we observed ⬆️ rates of new colonization POA but have maintained stable rates of C. auris hospital-onset BSI. This suggests rapid ID and isolation can mitigate horizontal transmission of C. auris. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a 3 to 7-day course of oral beta-lactam agents when other recommended agents are not feasible. But there is limited data regarding shorter courses of intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated UTI. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Antimicrobial prescribing practices in Guatemala were evaluated to using a cross-sectional mixed methodologies descriptive study. The authors found optimization of antimicrobial use may occur if multidisciplinary teams participate in antimicrobial selection activities. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Low-cost interventions to improve ventilation in naturally-ventilated hospital spaces in Liberia were installed and evaluated. Louvered doors and windows were found to be effective and acceptable, while wind turbines may have mixed effects. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

With rising Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in behavioral health settings, @kmgnkc.bsky.social et al. have published new guidance for managing GAS outbreaks in these high-risk environments. #InfectionPrevention #GASOutbreak doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Intracranial infections are challenging to treat with limited information around antibiotic choice, route, and duration. This paper provides an overview of treatment of intracranial infections at a pediatric institution across an 8-year period. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

A stewardship intervention, including an order set and awareness campaign improved the selection of combination therapy for appropriate CABP patients but did not improve overall guideline concordance. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

The purpose of the study was to identify the frequency and three susceptibilities of E. coli in various clinical samples taken from patients in the Jazan area of Saudi Arabia. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

In the postpandemic period, self-reported symptomatic respiratory infections remain common amongst HCWs. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Happy to host our colleague Joao Renato Pinho from Albert Einstein/USP. @alexmarra.bsky.social

Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...

Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

HO-CDI overdiagnosis risks financial penalty from CMS. 3 EMR-based stages of testing interventions were implemented, which were collectively effective in reducing CDI testing. #IDsky bit.ly/4bFTW9t

Implementation of an intravenous-to-oral treatment guideline for orthopedic infections led to an increase in patients discharged on fully oral antibiotic regimens (59% post- vs 33% pre-implementation) bit.ly/4hDuq6c

Genomic sequencing revealed hospital sinks as persistent reservoir of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related to clinical isolates from patients collected several years apart. 🦠 bit.ly/4is9LmE #IDSky

In 2022, 83% of US long-term care facilities reported uptake of all 7 Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. While 98% reported access to an EHR, less than one-third used it to track antibiotic use. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Transition to electronic medical records improves efficiency and reach of antimicrobial stewardship service in an Australian tertiary hospital setting. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

An analysis of dialysis patients found that annual rates of intravenous antimicrobial starts decreased by 6.64% from Jan 2012–Mar 2020 then by 8.91% until Dec 2021 during the early COVID-19 pandemic. #IDSky www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

During COVID-19, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in ICU patients in Turkey saw a huge spike in antibiotic resistance—except for colistin in A. baumannii. #IDsky www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Healing soles: a microbiology-driven electronic health record-algorithm and order set to decrease antipseudomonal use in diabetic foot infections, a retrospective, observational, quasi-experimental study, from @priyanori.bsky.social , @yiguoid.bsky.social et al www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

@idstewardship.bsky.social et al: Implementation of a PCR-based pneumonia panel produced actionable results in 87% of 384 cases, which when implemented were associated with a reduction in hospital length of stay (6 days versus 3 days) www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

A question for the ages: Can we rely on artificial intelligence to guide antimicrobial therapy? A systematic literature review from @jlsalinas.bsky.social et al #IDSky www.cambridge.org/core/journal...