Australian Society for Antimicrobials
@ausantibiotics.bsky.social
Supporting education, stewardship, management, policies and research in relation to Antibiotics. Annual Meetings.
http://www.asainc.net.au
http://www.asainc.net.au
🌍 Symposium 4 - Emerging Threats & Novel Solutions
Explore new frontiers in #infection control and #vaccines with Andrew Stewardson and Christopher Blyth.
Innovation shaping tomorrow’s #health.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #AMR #IDsky #Medsky #clinmicrosky
Explore new frontiers in #infection control and #vaccines with Andrew Stewardson and Christopher Blyth.
Innovation shaping tomorrow’s #health.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #AMR #IDsky #Medsky #clinmicrosky
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🌍 Symposium 4 - Emerging Threats & Novel Solutions
Explore new frontiers in #infection control and #vaccines with Andrew Stewardson and Christopher Blyth.
Innovation shaping tomorrow’s #health.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #AMR #IDsky #Medsky #clinmicrosky
Explore new frontiers in #infection control and #vaccines with Andrew Stewardson and Christopher Blyth.
Innovation shaping tomorrow’s #health.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #AMR #IDsky #Medsky #clinmicrosky
💫 Symposium 3 -Molecular Diagnostics
Discover how molecular innovation and #genomics are transforming #infection detection and #antimicrobial use. Featuring Jen Kok and Caitlin Selway.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #Genomics #AMR
#idsky #medsky #microsky
Discover how molecular innovation and #genomics are transforming #infection detection and #antimicrobial use. Featuring Jen Kok and Caitlin Selway.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #Genomics #AMR
#idsky #medsky #microsky
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
💫 Symposium 3 -Molecular Diagnostics
Discover how molecular innovation and #genomics are transforming #infection detection and #antimicrobial use. Featuring Jen Kok and Caitlin Selway.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #Genomics #AMR
#idsky #medsky #microsky
Discover how molecular innovation and #genomics are transforming #infection detection and #antimicrobial use. Featuring Jen Kok and Caitlin Selway.
👉 Register now: antimicrobials.com.au
#Antimicrobials2026 #Genomics #AMR
#idsky #medsky #microsky
The ASA Keryn Christiansen Research Grant 2026 is closing soon on Thursday, 30th October 2025! Be sure to submit your application in time.
The 2026 Australian Society for Antimicrobials #ASA Annual Keryn Christiansen Research Grant of up to $25,000 to support original research is now available.
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
Keryn Christiansen ASA Research Grant – Australian Society for Antimicrobials
www.asainc.net.au
October 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The ASA Keryn Christiansen Research Grant 2026 is closing soon on Thursday, 30th October 2025! Be sure to submit your application in time.
#Antimicrobials2026
Don’t miss Symposium 2! 🎯 Better Diagnostics, Optimal Treatment
💊@angelahuttner.bsky.social Biomarkers of Infection
💊Lito Papanicolas: Can AMS Protect your Microbiome?
💊Krispin Hajkowicz: Metagenomics
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#idsky #amssky #microsky #medsky
Don’t miss Symposium 2! 🎯 Better Diagnostics, Optimal Treatment
💊@angelahuttner.bsky.social Biomarkers of Infection
💊Lito Papanicolas: Can AMS Protect your Microbiome?
💊Krispin Hajkowicz: Metagenomics
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#idsky #amssky #microsky #medsky
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
#Antimicrobials2026
Don’t miss Symposium 2! 🎯 Better Diagnostics, Optimal Treatment
💊@angelahuttner.bsky.social Biomarkers of Infection
💊Lito Papanicolas: Can AMS Protect your Microbiome?
💊Krispin Hajkowicz: Metagenomics
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#idsky #amssky #microsky #medsky
Don’t miss Symposium 2! 🎯 Better Diagnostics, Optimal Treatment
💊@angelahuttner.bsky.social Biomarkers of Infection
💊Lito Papanicolas: Can AMS Protect your Microbiome?
💊Krispin Hajkowicz: Metagenomics
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#idsky #amssky #microsky #medsky
We’re kicking off #Antimicrobials2026 with Symposium 1: Staphylococcus aureus, featuring two outstanding speakers.
💊 Prof @steventong.bsky.social
SNAP Update
🧬 Prof Anton Y. Peleg
Daptomycin and MRSA
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#MRSA #idsky #amssky #clinmicrosky
💊 Prof @steventong.bsky.social
SNAP Update
🧬 Prof Anton Y. Peleg
Daptomycin and MRSA
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#MRSA #idsky #amssky #clinmicrosky
October 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
We’re kicking off #Antimicrobials2026 with Symposium 1: Staphylococcus aureus, featuring two outstanding speakers.
💊 Prof @steventong.bsky.social
SNAP Update
🧬 Prof Anton Y. Peleg
Daptomycin and MRSA
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#MRSA #idsky #amssky #clinmicrosky
💊 Prof @steventong.bsky.social
SNAP Update
🧬 Prof Anton Y. Peleg
Daptomycin and MRSA
Register now: www.antimicrobials.com.au
#MRSA #idsky #amssky #clinmicrosky
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10 DAYS AWAY - ESCMID & EuroELSO invite you to the webinar on the relationship between ECMO and infectious diseases ft Annelies Zinkernagel & Jordi Riera, w/ invited speakers Walter Zingg & Nicolas Brechot.
Register today & see you on 5 Sept @ 13:30 CEST: ow.ly/i1oz50WGxj5
#IDSky #clinmicro
Register today & see you on 5 Sept @ 13:30 CEST: ow.ly/i1oz50WGxj5
#IDSky #clinmicro
August 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
10 DAYS AWAY - ESCMID & EuroELSO invite you to the webinar on the relationship between ECMO and infectious diseases ft Annelies Zinkernagel & Jordi Riera, w/ invited speakers Walter Zingg & Nicolas Brechot.
Register today & see you on 5 Sept @ 13:30 CEST: ow.ly/i1oz50WGxj5
#IDSky #clinmicro
Register today & see you on 5 Sept @ 13:30 CEST: ow.ly/i1oz50WGxj5
#IDSky #clinmicro
#ASABreakpoint
Diagnostic Photo #Quiz
🧩 #Unvaccinated Infant
A 4-month-old unvaccinated infant with severe cough + apnoea.
Lab results reveal something unexpected.
Any guesses on the culprit pathogen?
Find the answer in #Issue48: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSKy #IDsky #AMSsky
Diagnostic Photo #Quiz
🧩 #Unvaccinated Infant
A 4-month-old unvaccinated infant with severe cough + apnoea.
Lab results reveal something unexpected.
Any guesses on the culprit pathogen?
Find the answer in #Issue48: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSKy #IDsky #AMSsky
August 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#ASABreakpoint
Diagnostic Photo #Quiz
🧩 #Unvaccinated Infant
A 4-month-old unvaccinated infant with severe cough + apnoea.
Lab results reveal something unexpected.
Any guesses on the culprit pathogen?
Find the answer in #Issue48: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSKy #IDsky #AMSsky
Diagnostic Photo #Quiz
🧩 #Unvaccinated Infant
A 4-month-old unvaccinated infant with severe cough + apnoea.
Lab results reveal something unexpected.
Any guesses on the culprit pathogen?
Find the answer in #Issue48: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSKy #IDsky #AMSsky
#ASABreakpoint
In vitro, combos look powerful. In practice? Not always.
@angelahuttner.bsky.social reminds us “first, do no harm” Trials show limited benefit + higher toxicity
Are we relying too much on combo therapy in real-world care?
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
@gardp.bsky.social #REVIVE
In vitro, combos look powerful. In practice? Not always.
@angelahuttner.bsky.social reminds us “first, do no harm” Trials show limited benefit + higher toxicity
Are we relying too much on combo therapy in real-world care?
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
@gardp.bsky.social #REVIVE
August 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#ASABreakpoint
In vitro, combos look powerful. In practice? Not always.
@angelahuttner.bsky.social reminds us “first, do no harm” Trials show limited benefit + higher toxicity
Are we relying too much on combo therapy in real-world care?
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
@gardp.bsky.social #REVIVE
In vitro, combos look powerful. In practice? Not always.
@angelahuttner.bsky.social reminds us “first, do no harm” Trials show limited benefit + higher toxicity
Are we relying too much on combo therapy in real-world care?
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
@gardp.bsky.social #REVIVE
#ASABreakpoint
#AGAR 2024 Report 📊 #Keyfindings
📈 #ESBL E. coli & Klebsiella are increasing
🔬 ~50% of E. faecium are vancomycin-resistant
🦘 Australia still compares well globally
How should we use these numbers to shape practice?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSky #IDSky
#AGAR 2024 Report 📊 #Keyfindings
📈 #ESBL E. coli & Klebsiella are increasing
🔬 ~50% of E. faecium are vancomycin-resistant
🦘 Australia still compares well globally
How should we use these numbers to shape practice?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSky #IDSky
August 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#ASABreakpoint
#AGAR 2024 Report 📊 #Keyfindings
📈 #ESBL E. coli & Klebsiella are increasing
🔬 ~50% of E. faecium are vancomycin-resistant
🦘 Australia still compares well globally
How should we use these numbers to shape practice?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSky #IDSky
#AGAR 2024 Report 📊 #Keyfindings
📈 #ESBL E. coli & Klebsiella are increasing
🔬 ~50% of E. faecium are vancomycin-resistant
🦘 Australia still compares well globally
How should we use these numbers to shape practice?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#MicroSky #IDSky
#ASABreakpoint
#AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoint 💊
That means big changes for how labs report results, especially when distinguishing #cystitis from systemic #UTIs
#Implementation won’t be easy. How’s your lab handling it?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#IDsky #AMSsky
#AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoint 💊
That means big changes for how labs report results, especially when distinguishing #cystitis from systemic #UTIs
#Implementation won’t be easy. How’s your lab handling it?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#IDsky #AMSsky
August 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
#ASABreakpoint
#AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoint 💊
That means big changes for how labs report results, especially when distinguishing #cystitis from systemic #UTIs
#Implementation won’t be easy. How’s your lab handling it?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#IDsky #AMSsky
#AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoint 💊
That means big changes for how labs report results, especially when distinguishing #cystitis from systemic #UTIs
#Implementation won’t be easy. How’s your lab handling it?
Read more here: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters/
#IDsky #AMSsky
#ASABreakpoint #InTheSpotlight
Dr Chris Robson’s PhD highlights how we can improve outcomes; from better #antimicrobial dosing to adopting multidisciplinary care models.
Should every centre have an MDT endocarditis team?
#infectiveendocarditis #IDSky #AMSsky #MicroSky
Dr Chris Robson’s PhD highlights how we can improve outcomes; from better #antimicrobial dosing to adopting multidisciplinary care models.
Should every centre have an MDT endocarditis team?
#infectiveendocarditis #IDSky #AMSsky #MicroSky
August 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#ASABreakpoint #InTheSpotlight
Dr Chris Robson’s PhD highlights how we can improve outcomes; from better #antimicrobial dosing to adopting multidisciplinary care models.
Should every centre have an MDT endocarditis team?
#infectiveendocarditis #IDSky #AMSsky #MicroSky
Dr Chris Robson’s PhD highlights how we can improve outcomes; from better #antimicrobial dosing to adopting multidisciplinary care models.
Should every centre have an MDT endocarditis team?
#infectiveendocarditis #IDSky #AMSsky #MicroSky
The new #ASA #Breakpoint Newsletter is out🎉
🩺 Chris Robson’s PhD reshaping #infectiveendocarditis care
🔬 AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoints
📊 2024 AGAR: ESBL rates 📈
💊 @angelahuttner.bsky.social antibiotic combos
📷 Photo quiz: #unvaccinated infant
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters
🩺 Chris Robson’s PhD reshaping #infectiveendocarditis care
🔬 AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoints
📊 2024 AGAR: ESBL rates 📈
💊 @angelahuttner.bsky.social antibiotic combos
📷 Photo quiz: #unvaccinated infant
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters
August 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The new #ASA #Breakpoint Newsletter is out🎉
🩺 Chris Robson’s PhD reshaping #infectiveendocarditis care
🔬 AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoints
📊 2024 AGAR: ESBL rates 📈
💊 @angelahuttner.bsky.social antibiotic combos
📷 Photo quiz: #unvaccinated infant
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters
🩺 Chris Robson’s PhD reshaping #infectiveendocarditis care
🔬 AUSCAST guidance on aminopenicillin breakpoints
📊 2024 AGAR: ESBL rates 📈
💊 @angelahuttner.bsky.social antibiotic combos
📷 Photo quiz: #unvaccinated infant
Read: www.asainc.net.au/newsletters
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Tuberculosis still kills over a million people a year, but drug development is lagging. At our upcoming REVIVE webinar, experts from the US, UK and South Africa will break down what’s not working and what just might.
📅9 September 2025, 03:30-05:00 PM CEST
📍Online
🔗Save your spot: bit.ly/3J14UMs
📅9 September 2025, 03:30-05:00 PM CEST
📍Online
🔗Save your spot: bit.ly/3J14UMs
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Tuberculosis still kills over a million people a year, but drug development is lagging. At our upcoming REVIVE webinar, experts from the US, UK and South Africa will break down what’s not working and what just might.
📅9 September 2025, 03:30-05:00 PM CEST
📍Online
🔗Save your spot: bit.ly/3J14UMs
📅9 September 2025, 03:30-05:00 PM CEST
📍Online
🔗Save your spot: bit.ly/3J14UMs
The 2026 Australian Society for Antimicrobials #ASA Annual Keryn Christiansen Research Grant of up to $25,000 to support original research is now available.
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
Keryn Christiansen ASA Research Grant – Australian Society for Antimicrobials
www.asainc.net.au
August 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The 2026 Australian Society for Antimicrobials #ASA Annual Keryn Christiansen Research Grant of up to $25,000 to support original research is now available.
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
Applications will be accepted online up to 30 October 2025. Research Grant Application Form:
www.asainc.net.au/research-gra...
#researchgrant
🎉 Excited to announce that the 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Antimicrobials – Antimicrobials 2026 – will be held from 26–28 February 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
July 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
🎉 Excited to announce that the 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Antimicrobials – Antimicrobials 2026 – will be held from 26–28 February 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
July 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
🎉 Excited to announce that the 25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Antimicrobials – Antimicrobials 2026 – will be held from 26–28 February 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
📅 Save the date and stay tuned for program highlights!
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The 2nd Australian Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) biennial report for #AMR in paediatrics is now available online
This AGAR Kids report describes relative %R stability in 2022-23 compared to 2020-21
agargroup.org.au/agar-reports/
@ausantibiotics.bsky.social
#IDEpi #MedSky #MicroSky
This AGAR Kids report describes relative %R stability in 2022-23 compared to 2020-21
agargroup.org.au/agar-reports/
@ausantibiotics.bsky.social
#IDEpi #MedSky #MicroSky
May 30, 2025 at 6:16 AM
The 2nd Australian Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AGAR) biennial report for #AMR in paediatrics is now available online
This AGAR Kids report describes relative %R stability in 2022-23 compared to 2020-21
agargroup.org.au/agar-reports/
@ausantibiotics.bsky.social
#IDEpi #MedSky #MicroSky
This AGAR Kids report describes relative %R stability in 2022-23 compared to 2020-21
agargroup.org.au/agar-reports/
@ausantibiotics.bsky.social
#IDEpi #MedSky #MicroSky
#HOTOFFTHEPRESS
We are back with our latest issue of #ASA #Breakpoint
Click here: lnkd.in/eY7b-eBB to download the PDF of the Newsletter.
Remember, you can also catch up on all previous issues of the newsletter on the ASA website (www.asainc.net.au) and on social media (@ausantibiotics.bsky.social).
We are back with our latest issue of #ASA #Breakpoint
Click here: lnkd.in/eY7b-eBB to download the PDF of the Newsletter.
Remember, you can also catch up on all previous issues of the newsletter on the ASA website (www.asainc.net.au) and on social media (@ausantibiotics.bsky.social).
June 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
#HOTOFFTHEPRESS
We are back with our latest issue of #ASA #Breakpoint
Click here: lnkd.in/eY7b-eBB to download the PDF of the Newsletter.
Remember, you can also catch up on all previous issues of the newsletter on the ASA website (www.asainc.net.au) and on social media (@ausantibiotics.bsky.social).
We are back with our latest issue of #ASA #Breakpoint
Click here: lnkd.in/eY7b-eBB to download the PDF of the Newsletter.
Remember, you can also catch up on all previous issues of the newsletter on the ASA website (www.asainc.net.au) and on social media (@ausantibiotics.bsky.social).
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Thanks for a great conference @ausantibiotics.bsky.social! Can’t wait until next year in my home town of RAdelaide!
February 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Thanks for a great conference @ausantibiotics.bsky.social! Can’t wait until next year in my home town of RAdelaide!
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@elisemitri.bsky.social highlights the evidence and what’s next in antimicrobial allergies - lots happening in this space #antimicrobials2025 #AMSsky
February 22, 2025 at 4:09 AM
@elisemitri.bsky.social highlights the evidence and what’s next in antimicrobial allergies - lots happening in this space #antimicrobials2025 #AMSsky
Nationally there are a range of programs/pilots!
Next steps are
- national harmonisation where possible!
- improved education
- further scaling for other conditions
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
#antimicrobials2025 #idsky #amssky
Next steps are
- national harmonisation where possible!
- improved education
- further scaling for other conditions
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
#antimicrobials2025 #idsky #amssky
February 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Nationally there are a range of programs/pilots!
Next steps are
- national harmonisation where possible!
- improved education
- further scaling for other conditions
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
#antimicrobials2025 #idsky #amssky
Next steps are
- national harmonisation where possible!
- improved education
- further scaling for other conditions
👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
#antimicrobials2025 #idsky #amssky
Dr Kylie McIntosh Safer Care Victoria providing updates on the Victorian pilot of pharmacist led UTI management, implications on #AMS and the critical need to #upskill #communitypharmacists
#antimicrobials2025
#pharmacysymposium #IDsky #AMSsky #UTI
#antimicrobials2025
#pharmacysymposium #IDsky #AMSsky #UTI
February 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Dr Kylie McIntosh Safer Care Victoria providing updates on the Victorian pilot of pharmacist led UTI management, implications on #AMS and the critical need to #upskill #communitypharmacists
#antimicrobials2025
#pharmacysymposium #IDsky #AMSsky #UTI
#antimicrobials2025
#pharmacysymposium #IDsky #AMSsky #UTI
A/prof Daniel Capurro
#generativeAI models have evolved so much already in the last 15 months in the quality of responses to a clinical scenario prompt! Much more granular detail and recommendations!
#AI #amssky #idsky #antimicrobials2025
#generativeAI models have evolved so much already in the last 15 months in the quality of responses to a clinical scenario prompt! Much more granular detail and recommendations!
#AI #amssky #idsky #antimicrobials2025
February 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A/prof Daniel Capurro
#generativeAI models have evolved so much already in the last 15 months in the quality of responses to a clinical scenario prompt! Much more granular detail and recommendations!
#AI #amssky #idsky #antimicrobials2025
#generativeAI models have evolved so much already in the last 15 months in the quality of responses to a clinical scenario prompt! Much more granular detail and recommendations!
#AI #amssky #idsky #antimicrobials2025
#Sorrynotsorry to all our ID dra who have side hustles in martial arts& stand up comedy! Very low probability u are good at this as per #generativeAI
A/Prof Daniel Capurro-Centre of Digital Transformation of Health always providing easy explanations 4 us learning about #ML & #AI #antimicrobials2025
A/Prof Daniel Capurro-Centre of Digital Transformation of Health always providing easy explanations 4 us learning about #ML & #AI #antimicrobials2025
February 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
#Sorrynotsorry to all our ID dra who have side hustles in martial arts& stand up comedy! Very low probability u are good at this as per #generativeAI
A/Prof Daniel Capurro-Centre of Digital Transformation of Health always providing easy explanations 4 us learning about #ML & #AI #antimicrobials2025
A/Prof Daniel Capurro-Centre of Digital Transformation of Health always providing easy explanations 4 us learning about #ML & #AI #antimicrobials2025
We can’t forget about our patients! #allergydelabeling can improve #QOL with more work to be done to further support these findings
#antimicrobials2025
#amssky #idsky
@elisemitri.bsky.social
#antimicrobials2025
#amssky #idsky
@elisemitri.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
We can’t forget about our patients! #allergydelabeling can improve #QOL with more work to be done to further support these findings
#antimicrobials2025
#amssky #idsky
@elisemitri.bsky.social
#antimicrobials2025
#amssky #idsky
@elisemitri.bsky.social