Article showing the impact of community pharmacy in the management of URTIs using TARGET TYI-RTI leaflets: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @sejalcparekh.bsky.social @dianeashiru.bsky.social #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Genomic surveillance reveals widespread, diverse OXA-244-producing E. coli in Jerusalem, underscoring urgent need for enhanced detection and control doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This paper investigates how resistance to antibiotics used for simple UTIs affects the resistance rate to antibiotics used to treat pyelonephritis: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

💊 Community pharmacists play a key role in tackling inappropriate antibiotic use! This study explores how they decide when and how to intervene to improve prescriptions: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #AntibioticStewardship #Pharmacy #AMR #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Due to stability issues, there are limited options for OPAT in patients with CRAB infections. Extended stability data should be investigated: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This study characterizes carbapenemase genes in Enterobacterales, A. baumannii & P. aeruginosa isolates collected via the National Surveillance of AMR Program Novel carbapenemase genes and their combinations emerged in Peru during the #COVID19 pandemic doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #IDSky

Comment on: The environmental impact of intravenous antimicrobial therapies: a comparison of OPAT and inpatient administration care pathways doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This study describes two NDM-producing E. hormaechei isolates recovered in 2023 from hospitalized patients at a large academic medical centre in Southeast Michigan: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Association between health inequalities and the risk of antibiotic-resistant infection in high-income countries: a scoping review: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @dianeashiru.bsky.social #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This study found that positive SARS-CoV-2 tests in long-term care facilities were associated with a decrease in antibiotic prescriptions, indicating potential influence on prescribing practices during outbreaks: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

‘Veterinary Prescribing Champions’ in farm practice implement #AntimicrobialStewardship changes across Wales within the Arwain Complex Intervention: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Enterobacterales causing infections in the elderly showed a similar antimicrobial resistance profile but a lower frequency of CRE and MDR isolates when compared to adults: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

In high-risk febrile neutropenic patients, an AMS bundle safely reduced broad-spectrum antibiotic use, shifting from MEM to CAZ and shortening treatment duration A meaningful step forward in #AntimicrobialStewardship in high-risk populations doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This retrospective cohort study demonstrated feasibility of leveraging a national laboratory-based surveillance system to quantify the impact of antimicrobial-susceptible and -resistant hospital-onset bloodstream infections: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This study showed that production of the ESBL PER-7 in A. baumannii leads to cefiderocol resistance, further limiting therapeutic options against this high-risk pathogen: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

There could be exchange of antibiotic resistance and resistance genes among bacterial isolates from clinical, environmental and poultry samples This might increase circulation of antibiotic resistance: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Costs for patients with antibiotic treatment failure and history of recurrence should be considered when treating patients with acute uncomplicated cystitis in Japan: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This is the first survey done in almost 2 decades to examine the antimicrobial and prophylactic antifungal policies of UK tertiary level neonatal intensive care units and to assess these against the NICE neonatal infection guideline doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

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Our New Agents Conference on 10 Feb 2026 will explore the latest developments in cutting-edge antimicrobials, diagnostics, stewardship, antifungals, antivirals, breakthroughs in Gram-negative infections, phage therapy, the role of AI, and much more. Get 2026 off to a strong start and register today!

🎯 NEW PUBLICATION: My latest article shows how research evidence shaped the UK Parliament’s #AMR public inquiry 🔗 academic.oup.com/jacamr/artic... #WAAW2025 @jac-amr.bsky.social @bsacandjac.bsky.social @ukparliament.parliament.uk @University of Hertfordshire @uniofhertspir.bsky.social

60% of Tanzanian NICU neonates carried MDR bacteria, incl. high-risk clones with shared plasmids. Urgent need for improved infection control: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Resistance mechanisms are reviewed in this case of an NDM and ESBL-producing K. pneumonia complex bloodstream infection treated with CZA+AZM doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @wwrighid.bsky.social #AMRrounds #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Spanish dentists see antibiotic resistance as a problem but feel powerless Education could empower their role in stewardship efforts: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This 18-year study shows the increasing trend of ESBL E. coli in blood stream infections in Laos. These results have implications for treatment guidelines doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Detecting minor resistance-associated variants in tuberculosis WGS samples improves the sensitivity of rifampicin resistance prediction: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @philipwfowler.bsky.social @vbrunner.bsky.social #JACAMRNews #IDSky

“More people than ever are acquiring infections that cannot be effectively treated by #antibiotics.” New English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance (ESPAUR) report finds that deaths linked to antibiotic-resistant #superbugs rose 17% in England in 2024.

“Diverse patterns of isavuconazole use were observed in a large cohort of critically ill adult patients, and the drug was well tolerated” doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Penicillin allergy de-labelling needs to be a core part of healthcare workers’ roles for it to be prioritized: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

In VREfm BSIs where most patients received daptomycin >10 mg/kg, dose was associated with microbiological failure, but not mortality Daptomycin was well tolerated: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Promote responsible antimicrobial compliance in Vietnam to combat antimicrobial resistance and ensure effective treatments: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Reflexive thematic analysis, guided by the COM-B model, explored how Irish parents navigate antibiotic use for children’s RTIs Emotional, behavioural & structural factors shape decisions, highlighting the need for trust-based, context-sensitive AMR interventions:

MDR ESBL-producing Enterobacterales were identified from Parirenyatwa Hospital wastewater So MDR ESBL-producing bacteria may end up being discharged together with municipal wastewater into Lake Chivero where domestic water is pumped from doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Treatment durations of 4 weeks or shorter may be adequate for patients with MSSA native tricuspid valve endocarditis without metastatic infectious complications: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Chan et al. assessed the safety and complications of outpatient cefazolin elastomeric infuser via a peripheral intravenous catheter doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

LEAP develops AMS leaders beyond infection specialties—embedding stewardship into routine care and decentralising leadership across the NHS doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @bsacandjac.bsky.social #JACAMRNews #IDSky

As the centenary of Fleming's discovery of penicillin approaches, drug-resistant infections increasingly impact those with least resource Sustained action to safeguard antibiotics globally is needed including renewed commitment & leadership from the UK doi.org/10.1093/jaca... @raseaton66.bsky.social

A new special Supplement in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy celebrates 20 years of the BSAC Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Project. Its remarkable legacy and rich archive will continue to guide research and inspire future surveillance efforts around the world. 👏👏👏

This is the first report in Italy of the results of in-depth genomic characterization using a hybrid assembly approach of two NDM-5-producing E. coli, isolated in 2021 and 2023 from the caecal content of veal calves from two different holdings doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

This monocentric observational study of 137 patients with bone & joint infection treated by clindamycin of which 88 received monotherapy shows in univariate, multivariate & IPTW analysis a reliable & safe use of monotherapy in those infections: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Patients suffering from recurrent C. difficile infection in Sweden described their perceptions about the cause of their disease: antibiotics They also described a scarce information process in a healthcare system without proper resources doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Nasomsong et al. conducted an observational study to evaluate the efficacy of high-dose tigecycline for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales bacteraemia: it was associated with improved microbiological clearance & showed a trend toward reduced mortality doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #IDSky

Predominance of ST772 ‘Bengal Bay’ MRSA causing human infections in Nigeria Enhanced genomic surveillance and coordinated intervention strategies in LMICs are essential to address the growing threat of MRSA and its impact on public health doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Mori et al. found substantial knowledge gaps among non-infectious diseases physicians regarding bacterial bloodstream infection management: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky @bsacandjac.bsky.social

This systematic review highlights gaps in health and social care professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on infection management, antimicrobial use and stewardship, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

Wong et al. report prevalence of MG infection and resistance in MSM with HIV: doi.org/10.1093/jaca...: #JACAMRNews #IDSky

ESCMID’s 2-year Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Certificate Program works! 65% of participants performed a project with real-world impact in #AntimicrobialStewardship: doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky

A literature search identified 7 published resources on AMS undergraduate healthcare professional curricula or competency frameworks (CF) & compared with the WHO CF Domains varied but significant overlap in WHO competencies in all 7 doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #IDSky @bsacandjac.bsky.social

Free NHS eLearning with BSAC: Optimising the Blood Culture Pathway. Practical, role-specific training to improve outcomes, speed diagnosis & support antimicrobial stewardship. Start learning today. infectionlearninghub.co.uk/blood-cultur...

Is there scope for #AntimicrobialStewardship interventions in community pharmacy? Read on to explore where we are at and where we can go! doi.org/10.1093/jaca... #JACAMRNews #IDSky