1. More #flu news today: Spain has reported a case of #swineflu, (H1N1v), in an 83 yo person who had no contact with pigs. No clear connection between the person & pigs suggests this might be person-to-person spread. Spain is investigating but says it believes the risk to be "very low."

Though I may visit the Americas soon, I won't step foot in the current US on principle. I regret this, as it's a great nation of science. Thus, I fearlessly share The Lancet's brave stance; US state bureaucracy can't intimidate me. Heartfelt solidarity to US scientific community: you aren't alone

New Research Development and validation of the AURIS score for predicting candidaemia in Candidozyma auris-colonised patients in the intensive care unit: a bicentric retrospective cohort study www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

“Beef tallow is not a healthy source of fat. It’s not, period, full stop.”

Good news - but let’s hope the professionals at the FDA will be allowed to do their work without interference.

Last week in epidemiology - read our weekly bulletin - the CDTR! Latest edition covers: ➡️ respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA ➡️ #SARSCoV2 variant classification ➡️ #BacillusCereus toxin in infant formula ➡️ mass gathering monitoring ➡️ #mpox ➡️ #Nipah ➡️ #MERS Read full ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #IDsky #EpiSky

Une des toutes premières occurrences du terme "reggae" dans la musique jamaïcaine (orthographié "reggay"). 1969, studio Randy's, intro western mood, groove syncopé et apocalyptique, harmonies vocales millimétrées, en deux mots, boss sound ! Il y a déjà TOUT : www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnNF...

The Bad Bunny performance was amazing! Still, you owe it to yourself to see and hear this: youtu.be/YhSKk-cvblc?...

Read this article by the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...

Happy to get this work accepted at #ESCMIDGlobal2026 🥰🍄 Who’s going to Munich? 🤓 #IDSky

I've written a new blog post all about C. auris and biofilms - check it out! ipcpartners.org/blog/candido...

This paper aims to determine the presence of carbapenem-resistant non-aeruginosa Pseudomonas spp. in the wet hospital environment in a non-outbreak setting and to characterize the genetic context and spread of carbapenemase genes 🧪 https://ow.ly/gljF50Y4Kkt

Prochlorococcus, a marine bacterium that is only 0.5–0.7 micrometers wide, produces more oxygen than all tropical rainforests combined. Every tiny organism plays a key role in our planet's health. On #WorldOceanDay, see how UNEP works to #SaveOurOcean: bit.ly/3Qk34aI

Lo de Trump con Groenlandia ya lo predijo don Quijote (1a parte, cap. 10): "Ya te he dicho, Sancho, que no te dé eso cuidado alguno, que, cuando faltare ínsula, ahí está el reino de Dinamarca".

Ida Albertina Bengtson, la bibliotecaria que se propuso ser bacterióloga y estudiar las enfermedades infecciosas Nació hace 145 años 

Low levels of albumin, a protein found in blood, are associated with poor clinical outcomes for people with the fungal disease mucormycosis go.nature.com/4pyigzn

Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.

"How to interpret MICs of amphotericin B, echinocandins and flucytosine against Candida auris (Candidozyma auris) according to the newly established European Committee for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) breakpoints"👉🏼 www.eucast.org/fileadmin/eu...

📢1 day to go! 🧫 Insight Webinar: Candidozyma auris in Kuwait 07 Jan 2026 | 15:00–16:00 GMT Join Dr Areej Al-Ali, Dr Phil Norville and Dr Jon Otter for a look at the real IPC challenges of managing C. auris. 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/fUlO50XH1RH #CAuris

Happy Christmas 🎄

How effective are AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT for literature reviews? Anton Nekrutenko ran a systematic experiment using multiple AI-assisted approaches to survey RNA-seq studies on Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen. Summary here: galaxyproject.org/news/2025-12...

Really enjoyed my conversation with @emrsa15.bsky.social on C. auris and wastewater surveillance on the Infection Control Matters pod: infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/c-auris/?t...

🧫"Insight Webinar: Candidozyma auris in Kuwait" 07 Jan 2026 | 15:00–16:00 GMT Join Dr Areej Al-Ali, Dr Phil Norville and Dr Jon Otter for a look at the real IPC challenges of managing C. auris and what they mean for global practice. 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/fUlO50XH1RH #CAuris #IPCWebinar

ECDC defines scenarios for pre-pandemic zoonotic influenza preparedness and response, to guide a scalable public health response and provide options for responding to possible pre-pandemic scenarios. @ecdc.europa.eu Check and download the tool at www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...

A plague map for the "black" (death) prompt on day 28 of the #30DayMapChallenge showing known plague outbreaks across six different centuries throughout Europe (and surrounding areas) 📈 #RStats #DataViz #ggplot2

The ACIP decision to discontinue the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine will cause harm. As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.

After reading this short article, I have a question: In La Fe Hospital ( Spain ) screening, they published that rectal screening detects the most #cauris ICU cases ( www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/10... ) . I don't fully understand this dichotomy. Does anyone have an hipótesis? #IDSky #candida #candidozyma

It's less about efficacy than safety. Fundamentally, the childhood vaccination schedule is so dense in the beginning because kids have no immune memory to protect them from these diseases and that is the period they are most vulnerable. Delaying the vaccines increases the duration of vulnerability.

Our grandmothers’ habit of opening the windows every day to air out indoor spaces was full of wisdom and remains relevant today. If outdoor air is of sufficient quality and we are not experiencing extreme ambient conditions, in general indoor spaces should be aired out daily. #nurseSky #publichealth

Instruction du 12/11/25 relative au port du masque obligatoire dans les ES et ESMS pour la prévention des infections respiratoires aigües (IRA) 🎯Réduire le risque d'IRA dans chaque établissement (sanitaire ou médico-social) urlr.me/YVkQEx

Been laying low on bluesky for a couple of months now, but I'm happy to announce a new data dashboard from @capublichealth.bsky.social. The C. auris & Carbapenemase-producing Organism (CPO) dashboard is up and running! Please share with anyone who might be interested www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHC...

Despite its intimate scale, the "Musée Saint-Raymond" in Toulouse (France) houses an exquisite collection of Roman statuary like this 👇🏼

#JustPublished! #ECDC recommends not delaying #influenza vaccination as #flu circulation starts earlier than usual across the EU/EEA this season. Detections are rising 3–4 weeks earlier than in the past two years, driven by the newly emerged A(H3N2) subclade K. Press release: bit.ly/3JZtkH2

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics accelerate #AMR, making infections harder to treat and increasing risks for patients. Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional, such as nurse prescribers. Responsible use today protects lives tomorrow. #EFN #EAAD2025

Can an outbreak of C. auris in a hospital setting be managed? On #EAAD2025 - watch the story of a successful fight lead by intensive care specialist - Dr Paula Ramírez & microbiologist - Dr Alba Cecilia Ruiz from La Fe University Hospital in Valencia, Spain. youtu.be/jD7rwlFXWzI #IDsky #EpiSky

Fresque de la Domus Transitoria de Néron sur le Palatin. Elle est exposée dans le musée du Palatin à Rome.

I've got a bad feeling about the upcoming flu season, given the fact that there are a bunch of subtypes at this party with the potential to wreak varying amounts of havoc. So I broke it all down here. open.substack.com/pub/rasmusse...

#JustPublished: Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations. Germany has reported the detection of wild #poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a wastewater sample from Hamburg. 𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. #Polio #IDsky #EpiSky

Just written a new blog on the latest #espaur report: ESPAUR 2025: antibacterial resistance and the emergence of Candidozyma auris in England- reflectionsipc.com/2025/11/14/e...

🧒 Marking the start of the 2025/26 season for respiratory diseases in Europe, we are issuing a rapid scientific advice on effective ways to mitigate the impact of #RSV disease in infants through immunisation interventions. Read more on our portal: bit.ly/4qSWLex #IDsky #EpiSky #UnitedInProtection

"Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday." theplanet.substack.com/p/mamdani-pr...

“Thank you” is the least that should be said to her. The ingratitude some show should be ignored, or in some cases, reported to the police. All my support to her and to our #IDsky community: You are light, please, don’t let the darkness ruin your day.

@idsainfo.bsky.social @cidrap-asp.bsky.social @drrossanarosa.bsky.social 🙏 I’d like to ask the N. & South American #IDsky comm. to show moral support to Europeans in their fight to prevent a regulation from banning OH sanitizer in Europe. It's explained here: open.spotify.com/episode/4baP...

I can say it in many languages, but please, when a doctor or a nurse advises you, get vaccinated and vaccinate your loved ones: 🇫🇷 Faites-vous vacciner !, 🇪🇸 ¡Vacúnense!, 🐴Vacuneu-vos!, 🇵🇹Vacinem-se!, 🇮🇹Vaccinatevi!

No words to describe this wonder👇🏼 www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQB...

🧛🏼The #halloween episode of the 'Sensible y resistente' podcast has arrived, and as always with them, rigor and a sense of humor go hand in hand. If you are an #IDsky pro. and fluent in #spanish , don't miss it: www.ivoox.com/historias-te...

In a win for the arts and universal basic income, Ireland plans to make permanent a $1,500-a-month pilot program for artists, citing benefits to creativity, mental health, and financial stability.

Looking for something to read with your tea this weekend? Try this new explainer on the #mycobiome! Learn about the 🍄fungi that live in your body, and why this matters for your health. New from me in The Conversation: #immunosky 🧪 theconversation.com/the-fungi-li...

🎙️ Hear #ECDC expert Angeliki Melidou on #ECDCOnAir explain why multiple viruses circulate together each winter and how we can reduce transmission. 👉 Listen: bit.ly/ECDConAir67 📈 Explore current data: erviss.org #WinterBugs #HealthSecurity #StaySafe