🆕 📄 in Public Health Reports. We found that high-volume (top 10%) antibiotic prescribers accounted for 36.0% of antibiotic prescriptions, and high-volume opioid prescribers accounted for 51.9% of opioid prescriptions among Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2021. #IDSky 🔗: tinyurl.com/bdd4pwem

Dr. Timothy Jenkins talks about how these tests are being overly used for respiratory and gastrointestinal presentations and strategies his institution, Denver Health is reducing testing to save costs and still achieve optimal treatment outcomes. #IDsky #Medsky

NEW in ICHE: Investigation & control of an outbreak of MSSA SSTIs in a NICU ▶️ 16 MMSA infxs in 3 weeks + 31 colonizations ▶️ Multiple ST clusters <10 SNPs ▶️ Educational interventions ▶️ Suspect respiratory devises or adhesives #IDSky 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

TRICK OR TREAT🎃

New multi-society implementation and practice recs for IPC in nursing homes. How to balance safety and home-like care. An essential resource for IPC program leaders with SHEA, APIC, IDSA, PALTmed, PIDS #IDsky 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

#idweek2025 new in #UTI IDSA (GRADE methodology: clinical cure critical based on pt feedback) vs wikiguidelines (clear recommendation vs clinical review) 1/

Cefidericol was not inferior for mortality but was the source of all the serious adverse events in this study comparing cefiderocol to standard of care for healthcare-associated GNR blood stream infections. For CRE subset, verdict less clear… #IDSky www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The Take 5 Campaign: Effects of an Intervention to Promote Five-Day Durations of Antibiotic Therapy for Common Infections in Urgent Care ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mmS1dC

Fungal meningitis in U.S. Patients who Received Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Non-KPC Attributes of the Newer ß-lactam/ß-lactamase Inhibitors, Part 2: Burkholderia cepacia complex, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and Acinetobacter baumannii ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Check out new🔥 American Society for Transplantation Updated Cytomegalovirus Guidelines in Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Recipients www.astctjournal.org/article/S266... #IDsky #TxID #IDOnc

During 2018–2024, the percentage of 𝘕. 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘢𝘦 isolates carrying 𝘵𝘦𝘵𝘔, which confers tetracycline resistance, increased from less than 10% to more than 30% across the United States. Full study results: nej.md/3GALFIE #MedSky #IDSky

The isolated hepatitis B core antibody: HBsAg ⛔ anti-HBs ⛔ anti-HBc ✅ What does it mean, and what should you do? A mystery solved (mostly). Plus, a poll and a couple of great videos. #IDSky blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...

What a treasure trove of resources! ✨😍 #IDSky Development of the SMART Toolkit: An Online Collection of Management Resources for Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention - American Journal of Infection Control www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...

You've Got a Friend in Me: Curbside Questions Infectious Diseases Clinicians Ask Infectious Diseases Pharmacists ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Updated #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA Guidelines on Histoplasmosis Treatment: Focused Update on Asymptomatic Histoplasma Pulmonary Nodules and Mild or Moderate Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis are out now: buff.ly/vHZV7YQ

Variability in Durations of Therapy for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections and Factors Associated with Prolonged Durations ✅ Just Accepted ⭐ Editor's Choice #IDSky

Executive Summary of State-of-the-Art Review: Modern Approach to Nocardiosis—Diagnosis, Management, and Uncertainties ⭐ Editor's Choice #IDSky

The Blue Journal thanks Rachel Thomson, MBBS, Grad Dip (Clin Epi), PhD, FRACP, ATSF, for her contribution to the May issue @atscommunity.bsky.social Infection by Clonally Related Mycobacterium abscessus Isolates: The Role of Drinking Water www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...

Oral step-down therapy did not increase risk of clinical failure compared to a full course of intravenous therapy for uncomplicated Streptococcus and Enterococcus bloodstream infections. #IDSky doi.org/10.1017/ash....

New from @trtalbot.bsky.social, others: ⚠️Authors show RSV is an under-recognized healthcare-associated infection. ▶️Improved surveillance strategies to detect healthcare-associated respiratory viral infections are needed. #IDSky 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

Trends in Incidence and Epidemiology of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, Six Emerging Infections Program Surveillance Sites, 2005-2022 ✅ Just Accepted ⭐ Editor's Choice #IDSky

Uncommon CRAB infection causing septic shock & respiratory failure requiring ECMO support New #AMRrounds article discusses the phenotypic & genotypic resistance profile & place in therapy of sulbactam/durlobactam in a real-life setting doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @wwrighid.bsky.social #IDSky

From 2013 to 2022, invasive group A Streptococcus infections increased in 10 US states, with higher incidence among older adults, American Indian or Alaska Native persons, and vulnerable groups. #MedSky ja.ma/3Z2jYOW

A CLEEN study: cleaning and disinfection of shared equipment reduce infection and SAVES hospitals money. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #IDsky #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #nursing #cleaning

Seasonal influenza represents a major #PublicHealth threat worldwide. Research from the CENTERSTONE phase 3b trial on the efficacy and safety of baloxavir in reducing transmission to household contacts is summarized in a new Quick Take video. youtu.be/objH5Yk-Fc0 #MedSky #IDSky

Rifaquizinone is a dual-pharmacophore antibiotic combining rifamycin and a fluoroquinolone-like compound, showing strong bactericidal activity against resistant S aureus strains and biofilms, with promising results for treating prosthetic joint infections but limited oral bioavailability. #IDsky

🙍‍♀️ w/Staph aureus BSI have high rates of mortality & metastatic infx (Think ❤️,🫁,🦴, & 🔩!). Huge shout out to these authors for succinctly summarizing A LOT of complex data! Truly a huge 🏋️‍♂️ 👀 Figure 2 & Table 2 doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.4288 #IDSky #rxsky #pharmsky #AMSsky #medsky #SIDP

Fosmanogepix for the Treatment of Invasive Mold Diseases Caused by Aspergillus Species and Rare Molds: A Phase 2, Open-Label Study (AEGIS) #IDSky

Stability of monkeypox virus on commonly contacted surfaces in clinical settings ✅ Just Accepted ⭐ Editor's Choice #IDSky

Introducing "Clinical Dilemmas in Infectious Diseases", a new section in @cidjournal.bsky.social led by Dan Minter & Varun Phadke "to capture & explore the authentic thought processes of expert clinicians as they tackle actual cases" academic.oup.com/cid/advance-...

Super excited to share key findings from our study in JAMA NO! Freq abx users (≥3 in 12mo) more likely to report: -wanting abx for an URI 💊 -Needing help w/health-related materials 📖 -Medical maximizing (prefer to act vs watch/wait) 🚀 -Disbelief in science 🚫🔬 💻: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Excellent article myth-busting on issues in #antimicrobial and infectious diseaes management in transplant patients #TransplantSky #IDSky academic.oup.com/ofid/article...

Evaluation of the 2023 Duke-International Society of Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases Criteria in a Multicenter Cohort of Patients with Intravenous Drug Use: A Retrospective Study ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Protracted cluster of Group A Streptococcal infection among individuals receiving wound care in the community, North East England, 2022: an outbreak report 🩹#IDsky bit.ly/3ReQMQn

#IDSky #MedSky #PharmSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @cidjournal.bsky.social @ofidjournal.bsky.social @sidpharm.bsky.social 🔥 Ceftriaxone MIC cutoff of 8 μg/ml is an excellent predictor of ESBL production; PPV and NPV approaching 100% and 99.5%, respectively. doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00716-14

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

New IDSA 2025 Guideline Update on the Treatment of Asymptomatic Histoplasma Pulmonary Nodules (Histoplasmomas) and Mild or Moderate Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis in Adults, Children, and Pregnant People Led by @fungaldoc.bsky.social & Sandra Arnold www.idsociety.org/practice-gui... #IDSky #MedSky

CDC has issued a Health Alert Network update on dengue virus to provide additional info to healthcare providers, public health departs, and the public about the ongoing risk of dengue infections and updates to testing recommendations in the US. #IDSky www.cdc.gov/dengue/outbr...

🔥Just published 🔥 Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association: Endorsed by the International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases Read the note about gentamicin/Rifampin in fig-3 www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

WAYPOINT study: In patients with chronic severe rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, tezepelumab therapy led to greater reductions in polyp size and nasal congestion and less use of surgery and glucocorticoids than placebo. nej.md/41kVfWr #MedSky #AAAAI25 @aaaaiorg.bsky.social

Recently accepted manuscript in Emerging Microbes & Infections 🦠 Researchers discovered an A(H5N1) influenza strain with a rare mutation conferring resistance to oseltamivir that caused a widespread and ongoing outbreak across 45 poultry farms in Canada. #IDSky #EpiSky 📄: tinyurl.com/24utufpd

What's Hot This Year in ID Clinical Science ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Is your Saturday routine crosswords, crossfit, or case vignettes?  Put all your updated intra-abdominal infection guideline knowledge to the test with this patient case scenario.  How would you treat?  Developed by SIDP members, sponsored by Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics

It’s National Compliment Day? Well this a fine-looking infographic if we ever did see one! So educational. So concise. Summarizing some of the big SIS Guideline changes on IAI for your viewing pleasure. Developed by SIDP members, sponsored by Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics

Doxy and tige and erava – oh my!  How do you differentiate their spectra of activity?  🤨 With this handy infographic!  Developed by SIDP members and sponsored by Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics

Looking for the latest guidance on intra-abdominal infxns? SIDP has you covered! 😍 Check out this infographic on new #SIS IAI Guidelines developed by Dr. Clara Ni! 💊 This medical education provided by an educational grant from Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics. Download: https://buff.ly/4jrr8Vy

🆕🔥Just published 🔥🆕 Updates on the Treatment of Drug-Susceptible and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis(TB) An Official ATS/CDC/ERS/IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline #idsky #TBsky www.atsjournals.org/doi/full/10....

Mapping the Geographic Distribution of Dimorphic Mycoses Using a US Commercial Insurance Database @julioczuniga1.bsky.social @fungaldoc.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/advance... More data to show that the geographic range of dimorphic fungal infections is much wider than taught in med school

Time to Staphylococcus aureus Blood Culture Positivity as a risk marker of Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Cohort Study ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky