Alejandra Mendoza
@alemendoza.bsky.social
Transplant Infectious Diseases, Assistant Professor at University of Utah via Mayo Clinic and U of Miami. Respiratory viruses, PJP and CMV but also in love with art, history and travel, 🇪🇨
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Is there a fungus amongst us?
Dr. Fungus App for medical mycology on your phone.
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Dr. Fungus App for medical mycology on your phone.
Apple iOS Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-fu...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Dr. Fungus
The Dr. Fungus app serves as a companion to the official Dr. Fungus website, the Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium resource for fungal disease education. This app provides up-to-d...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Is there a fungus amongst us?
Dr. Fungus App for medical mycology on your phone.
Apple iOS Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-fu...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Dr. Fungus App for medical mycology on your phone.
Apple iOS Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-fu...
Google Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
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First reported case of Mycoplasma hominis prosthetic valve endocarditis + endophthalmitis post-renal transplant.
✅ Diagnosed by plasma cfDNA mNGS after culture-negative workup
✅ Managed with surgery + doxy/levo
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
✅ Diagnosed by plasma cfDNA mNGS after culture-negative workup
✅ Managed with surgery + doxy/levo
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
Mycoplasma hominis prosthetic valve infective endocarditis and endophthalmitis in a renal transplant recipient: a case report - Hutton Brandon, Daniel Montelongo-Jauregui, Neeraja Swaminathan, 2025
Mycoplasma hominis is a rare cause of infective endocarditis, typically reported in immunocompetent patients following valve replacement. We report the first ca...
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July 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
First reported case of Mycoplasma hominis prosthetic valve endocarditis + endophthalmitis post-renal transplant.
✅ Diagnosed by plasma cfDNA mNGS after culture-negative workup
✅ Managed with surgery + doxy/levo
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
✅ Diagnosed by plasma cfDNA mNGS after culture-negative workup
✅ Managed with surgery + doxy/levo
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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Excited to announce a new opportunity for those interested in advancing their careers in TID! Columbia and Cornell now offer a combined advanced TID fellowship! Check us out and apply! @rosypriya.bsky.social @txidfellows.bsky.social
www.infectiousdiseases.cuimc.columbia.edu/education/ad...
www.infectiousdiseases.cuimc.columbia.edu/education/ad...
Advanced Fellowship in Transplant Infectious Diseases (TID)
Explore our one-year Advanced Fellowship in Transplant Infectious Diseases, offering expert training across Columbia, Weill Cornell, and NewYork-Presbyterian.
www.infectiousdiseases.cuimc.columbia.edu
July 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Excited to announce a new opportunity for those interested in advancing their careers in TID! Columbia and Cornell now offer a combined advanced TID fellowship! Check us out and apply! @rosypriya.bsky.social @txidfellows.bsky.social
www.infectiousdiseases.cuimc.columbia.edu/education/ad...
www.infectiousdiseases.cuimc.columbia.edu/education/ad...
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pleased to share our latest study showing that absolute lymphocyte count and donor serostatus can predict CMV within R+ lung transplant recipients! journals.lww.com/transplantjo...
Global Immune Biomarkers and Donor Serostatus Can Predict... : Transplantation
on the mitogen component of the QuantiFERON (QF)-CMV assay and the absolute lymphocyte count (ALC).
Methods.
R+ LTR with QF-CMV testing performed at 5 mo posttransplant were included. ALC and mitog...
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July 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
pleased to share our latest study showing that absolute lymphocyte count and donor serostatus can predict CMV within R+ lung transplant recipients! journals.lww.com/transplantjo...
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New guidance on measles prevention, diagnosis, and donor assessment from the @astinfo.bsky.social IDCOP @ast-idcop.bsky.social - downtown and share with your transplant colleagues today www.myast.org/resources/me... #IDSky #TIDSky
Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
www.myast.org
June 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
New guidance on measles prevention, diagnosis, and donor assessment from the @astinfo.bsky.social IDCOP @ast-idcop.bsky.social - downtown and share with your transplant colleagues today www.myast.org/resources/me... #IDSky #TIDSky
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Next month, we will be publishing the next edition of our textbook, the Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases
Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases [Spec MD MSCI, Andrej, Escota MD, Gerome, Davies MBBS MD MSc FRCPath MRCP FHEA PG Cert MedEd, Bethany, O’Halloran MB BCh BAO PhD, Jane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases
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May 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Next month, we will be publishing the next edition of our textbook, the Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
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This edition will also have a separate book of board style questions that you can use to study for your boards!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers
Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers [Spec MD MSCI, Andrej, Escota MD, Gerome, Davies MBBS MD MSc FRCPath MRCP FHEA PG Cert MedEd, Bethany, O’Halloran MB BCh BAO PhD, Jane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers
www.amazon.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This edition will also have a separate book of board style questions that you can use to study for your boards!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
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The Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community by @ast-idcop.bsky.social is now live! It’s a concise and practical resource with key information. A must-read for anyone involved in transplant care. @kottonnelson.bsky.social @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social www.myast.org/resources/me...
Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
www.myast.org
May 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community by @ast-idcop.bsky.social is now live! It’s a concise and practical resource with key information. A must-read for anyone involved in transplant care. @kottonnelson.bsky.social @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social www.myast.org/resources/me...
Happy to share our specialty podcast, discussing H5N1 (bird flu) in SOT. Thank you @amjtransplant.bsky.social for the opportunity and to @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social for helping us navigate this topic, and @mpereiramd.bsky.social for the mentorship
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Bird Flu and Transplant Patients: Emerging Risks and Clinical Insights
Podcast Episode · AJT Highlights · 05/28/2025 · 32m
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May 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Happy to share our specialty podcast, discussing H5N1 (bird flu) in SOT. Thank you @amjtransplant.bsky.social for the opportunity and to @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social for helping us navigate this topic, and @mpereiramd.bsky.social for the mentorship
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Love this visual abstract- perfect summary of the latest CMV 🦠 guidelines brought to you by @ttsorg.bsky.social - an honor to have been part of this effort on the immunology side ! @kottonnelson.bsky.social @ast-idcop.bsky.social #TIDSky #IDSky
May 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Love this visual abstract- perfect summary of the latest CMV 🦠 guidelines brought to you by @ttsorg.bsky.social - an honor to have been part of this effort on the immunology side ! @kottonnelson.bsky.social @ast-idcop.bsky.social #TIDSky #IDSky
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【Hepatic Mucormycosis】
Excited to share our latest review on hepatic mucormycosis!
👉N=40, 1990-2025
👉histopathology (73%), culture positivity was low (36%)
Big congratulations to Hazim for leading the effort!
@mdanderson.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...
Excited to share our latest review on hepatic mucormycosis!
👉N=40, 1990-2025
👉histopathology (73%), culture positivity was low (36%)
Big congratulations to Hazim for leading the effort!
@mdanderson.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...
May 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
【Hepatic Mucormycosis】
Excited to share our latest review on hepatic mucormycosis!
👉N=40, 1990-2025
👉histopathology (73%), culture positivity was low (36%)
Big congratulations to Hazim for leading the effort!
@mdanderson.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...
Excited to share our latest review on hepatic mucormycosis!
👉N=40, 1990-2025
👉histopathology (73%), culture positivity was low (36%)
Big congratulations to Hazim for leading the effort!
@mdanderson.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...
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⭐Early Career Mycology aficionados⭐: Join us tomorrow for the MSGERC @msgerc.bsky.social Early Career Kickoff Call at 1pm EST!
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Meeting ID: 862 0666 2105
Passcode: 083030
Not an MSGERC member but interested in joining? Check out msgerc.org/membership-a...
us02web.zoom.us/j/8620666210...
Meeting ID: 862 0666 2105
Passcode: 083030
Not an MSGERC member but interested in joining? Check out msgerc.org/membership-a...
May 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
⭐Early Career Mycology aficionados⭐: Join us tomorrow for the MSGERC @msgerc.bsky.social Early Career Kickoff Call at 1pm EST!
us02web.zoom.us/j/8620666210...
Meeting ID: 862 0666 2105
Passcode: 083030
Not an MSGERC member but interested in joining? Check out msgerc.org/membership-a...
us02web.zoom.us/j/8620666210...
Meeting ID: 862 0666 2105
Passcode: 083030
Not an MSGERC member but interested in joining? Check out msgerc.org/membership-a...
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Stay tuned for the first @cmicomms.bsky.social & #Breakpoints collaboration episode on Sun, May 4th 6PM US EST/Mon May 5th 12 AM CET. Hosts Angela Huttner & Erin McCreary interview SNAP trial investigators, Steven Tong &Joshua Davis, on PSSA and MSSA domain results shared at 2025 ESCMID Global.
April 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Stay tuned for the first @cmicomms.bsky.social & #Breakpoints collaboration episode on Sun, May 4th 6PM US EST/Mon May 5th 12 AM CET. Hosts Angela Huttner & Erin McCreary interview SNAP trial investigators, Steven Tong &Joshua Davis, on PSSA and MSSA domain results shared at 2025 ESCMID Global.
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Join us May 15 to discuss measles and the immunocompromised host - all are welcome! ichs.wildapricot.org/page-1863368
International Immunocompromised Host Society - New Upcoming - Measles Educational Session on May 15, 2025
ichs.wildapricot.org
April 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Join us May 15 to discuss measles and the immunocompromised host - all are welcome! ichs.wildapricot.org/page-1863368
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If our lung transplant recipients 🫁♻️ do develop RSV resulting in admission, how do things go? Younger age and oral ribavirin each associated with use of mechanical ventilation 💨; no clear risk factors for 90d mortality ~ Dr. Mendoza (Utah) @alemendoza.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If our lung transplant recipients 🫁♻️ do develop RSV resulting in admission, how do things go? Younger age and oral ribavirin each associated with use of mechanical ventilation 💨; no clear risk factors for 90d mortality ~ Dr. Mendoza (Utah) @alemendoza.bsky.social
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Please join us this Friday at 3 PM EST for an update on the updated CMV in solid organ transplant guidelines and great discussion on the nuances. Submit questions to us during the live stream.
April 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Please join us this Friday at 3 PM EST for an update on the updated CMV in solid organ transplant guidelines and great discussion on the nuances. Submit questions to us during the live stream.
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Looking for a comprehensive review of measles in solid organ transplantation? #TTS #TID organized a webinar that will get your prepared! It is on 🔥 @kottonnelson.bsky.social @jobadd.bsky.social
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March 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Looking for a comprehensive review of measles in solid organ transplantation? #TTS #TID organized a webinar that will get your prepared! It is on 🔥 @kottonnelson.bsky.social @jobadd.bsky.social
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We are hiring #TxID #TxIDSky faculty at @ucla-id-fellowship.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social - come join our dynamic and collaborative group to battle infection in sunny Los Angeles! @ast-idcop.bsky.social See link for description and please reach out with questions! recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09517
Clinical Positions in Transplant Infectious Diseases 2024-2025
University of California, Los Angeles is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.apo.ucla.edu
March 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are hiring #TxID #TxIDSky faculty at @ucla-id-fellowship.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social - come join our dynamic and collaborative group to battle infection in sunny Los Angeles! @ast-idcop.bsky.social See link for description and please reach out with questions! recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09517
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Do you have ideas for sessions about infections in immunocompromised hosts for @escmid.bsky.social Global 2026? ESGICH is looking for people to help with session planning and concepts.
To participate in the planning: forms.gle/1gAUw3UuBdxk...
To submit a concept: forms.gle/SyFjuxnbUuCD...
To participate in the planning: forms.gle/1gAUw3UuBdxk...
To submit a concept: forms.gle/SyFjuxnbUuCD...
ESGICH Planning Committee for 2026 ESCMID Global
This will be a small working group to help develop proposals for ESGICH to propose for the 2026 ESCMID Global Program.
If you are interested in help, please complete the form below. This will be o...
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March 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Do you have ideas for sessions about infections in immunocompromised hosts for @escmid.bsky.social Global 2026? ESGICH is looking for people to help with session planning and concepts.
To participate in the planning: forms.gle/1gAUw3UuBdxk...
To submit a concept: forms.gle/SyFjuxnbUuCD...
To participate in the planning: forms.gle/1gAUw3UuBdxk...
To submit a concept: forms.gle/SyFjuxnbUuCD...
Take a look at our NEJM clinical problem solving case 😄 can you guess the diagnosis?
Just published: Our clinical problem-solving case: A 57-year-old kidney transplant recipient with acute altered mental status.
It was a privilege for our Transplant ID team to be part of her care.
Read the full story here: 🔗 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
It was a privilege for our Transplant ID team to be part of her care.
Read the full story here: 🔗 www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Unveiling the Unforeseen | NEJM
A 57-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of altered mental status. Three weeks earlier, fever, weakness, cough, and diarrhea had developed, followed by intermittent visual hallucinations,...
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March 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Take a look at our NEJM clinical problem solving case 😄 can you guess the diagnosis?
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🚨Are you a trainee and part of ESGICH with an accepted abstract ESCMID Global 2025?🚨
Submit an application for 1 of 4 500€ awards!
Deadline February 28 12am CET
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Submit an application for 1 of 4 500€ awards!
Deadline February 28 12am CET
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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February 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨Are you a trainee and part of ESGICH with an accepted abstract ESCMID Global 2025?🚨
Submit an application for 1 of 4 500€ awards!
Deadline February 28 12am CET
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Submit an application for 1 of 4 500€ awards!
Deadline February 28 12am CET
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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@ofidjournal.bsky.social
Take a read of our recent study assessing use of mcfDNA-NGS relative to standard testing in the workup of FUO. Molecular testing offered earlier time to diagnosis and some interesting non-hypothesis driven diagnoses.
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Take a read of our recent study assessing use of mcfDNA-NGS relative to standard testing in the workup of FUO. Molecular testing offered earlier time to diagnosis and some interesting non-hypothesis driven diagnoses.
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
From Chart Biopsy to Liquid Biopsy: Evaluating the Diagnostic Yield and Clinical Impact of Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Next-Generation Sequencing in the Management of Fever of Unknown Origin
Microbial cell-free DNA next-generation sequencing (mcfDNA-NGS) had a positive diagnostic impact in 30% of patients with fever of unknown origin (FUO). Pre
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@ofidjournal.bsky.social
Take a read of our recent study assessing use of mcfDNA-NGS relative to standard testing in the workup of FUO. Molecular testing offered earlier time to diagnosis and some interesting non-hypothesis driven diagnoses.
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
Take a read of our recent study assessing use of mcfDNA-NGS relative to standard testing in the workup of FUO. Molecular testing offered earlier time to diagnosis and some interesting non-hypothesis driven diagnoses.
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
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We are always looking for people willing to be reviewers for the journal - we have developed this survey to let you tell us if you are willing to be a reviewer and what topics you’d like to review for @TheTxIDjournal!
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Transplant Infectious Disease Journal Reviewer Survey
The Transplant Infectious Disease Journal is looking for reviewers for the journal and to get more details about our current reviewers. As such, if you are interested in helping the Journal with revi...
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February 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We are always looking for people willing to be reviewers for the journal - we have developed this survey to let you tell us if you are willing to be a reviewer and what topics you’d like to review for @TheTxIDjournal!
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ns4...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ns4...
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Incredible progress - 77% of infants had some protection against RSV in the 2023-2024 season! RSV is the leading cause of acute respiratory illness and hospitalization in infants.
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Uptake of Maternal RSV Vaccination and Infant Nirsevimab
This cohort study examines uptake of maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and infant receipt of nirsevimab during the early period of availability for these medications.
jamanetwork.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Incredible progress - 77% of infants had some protection against RSV in the 2023-2024 season! RSV is the leading cause of acute respiratory illness and hospitalization in infants.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...