Cesar Ugarte-Gil
@cugartegil.bsky.social
Associate Professor at @utmbspph.bsky.social| MD from
FAMED Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, MSc (Epi) from @lshtm.bsky.social , PhD from
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social | opinions and views are mine |
FAMED Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, MSc (Epi) from @lshtm.bsky.social , PhD from
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social | opinions and views are mine |
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Flying blind: urgency for drug-resistant testing for new #tuberculosis drugs
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#IDSky#ClinMicro #TB #AMR #OpenAccess #OA
Flying blind: urgency for drug-resistant testing for new #tuberculosis drugs
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#IDSky#ClinMicro #TB #AMR #OpenAccess #OA
Our last commentary (student/faculty at @utmbspph.bsky.social and other global col.) about the urgency to have DST for new TB drugs to avoid “burning fast” them. BPaL and other short oral regimens are implemented fast (💪🏽), so we need a close drug resistance surveillance #tuberculosis #GlobalHealth
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Increase in confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 17 confirmed infections since mid-2024, up from an annual average of three in previous years. Environmental source not yet identified.
http://spr.ly/63329NFEUf
http://spr.ly/63329NFEUf
May 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Increase in confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 17 confirmed infections since mid-2024, up from an annual average of three in previous years. Environmental source not yet identified.
http://spr.ly/63329NFEUf
http://spr.ly/63329NFEUf
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"Then we analysed what the biofilm was made of and found that this pathogen was producing bigger biofilms by including the degraded plastic in this … matrix … P aeruginosa was using the plastic as cement to build a stronger bacterial community."
theconversation.com/we-found-a-g...
theconversation.com/we-found-a-g...
We found a germ that ‘feeds’ on hospital plastic – new study
We discovered how a plastic-eating enzyme made a germ more harmful.
theconversation.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
"Then we analysed what the biofilm was made of and found that this pathogen was producing bigger biofilms by including the degraded plastic in this … matrix … P aeruginosa was using the plastic as cement to build a stronger bacterial community."
theconversation.com/we-found-a-g...
theconversation.com/we-found-a-g...
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I subscribe to the @newyorker.com, I was part of ACT UP, I knew Larry Kramer well and know Tony Fauci too. Daniel Immerwahr's piece on RFKJr, features this and other passages that need a reponse. 1/
May 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I subscribe to the @newyorker.com, I was part of ACT UP, I knew Larry Kramer well and know Tony Fauci too. Daniel Immerwahr's piece on RFKJr, features this and other passages that need a reponse. 1/
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Important new BMJ Global Health paper provides a helpful framework to analyze patient journeys and identify major barriers to accessing healthcare
gh.bmj.com/content/10/5...
gh.bmj.com/content/10/5...
May 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Important new BMJ Global Health paper provides a helpful framework to analyze patient journeys and identify major barriers to accessing healthcare
gh.bmj.com/content/10/5...
gh.bmj.com/content/10/5...
#PandemicAccord finally is adopted! A big step forward for humanity and #HealthForAll. Pathogens don’t respect borders — and humanity must stand united against future pandemics and outbreaks.
It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
May 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#PandemicAccord finally is adopted! A big step forward for humanity and #HealthForAll. Pathogens don’t respect borders — and humanity must stand united against future pandemics and outbreaks.
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Texas reports 4 new cases with continued signs the West Texas measles outbreak which started in February may be slowing down.
http://spr.ly/63323NQySb
http://spr.ly/63323NQySb
May 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Texas reports 4 new cases with continued signs the West Texas measles outbreak which started in February may be slowing down.
http://spr.ly/63323NQySb
http://spr.ly/63323NQySb
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WHO reports a threefold increase in yellow fever cases in the Americas so far in 2025 compared to 2024.
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
May 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
WHO reports a threefold increase in yellow fever cases in the Americas so far in 2025 compared to 2024.
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
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3 wonderful new global health books, all FREE to download!
www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
May 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
3 wonderful new global health books, all FREE to download!
www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
www.editions.ird.fr/produit/728/...
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon...
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
May 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
ORIGINAL DATA: Some of you know there is a significant chikungunya outbreak going on in Indian Ocean region.
Our trusted partner Geosentinel Network shares unpublished report of cases in returning travelers from many regional countries suggesting much larger outbreak. beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
Our trusted partner Geosentinel Network shares unpublished report of cases in returning travelers from many regional countries suggesting much larger outbreak. beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
beaconbio.org
May 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
ORIGINAL DATA: Some of you know there is a significant chikungunya outbreak going on in Indian Ocean region.
Our trusted partner Geosentinel Network shares unpublished report of cases in returning travelers from many regional countries suggesting much larger outbreak. beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
Our trusted partner Geosentinel Network shares unpublished report of cases in returning travelers from many regional countries suggesting much larger outbreak. beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
#Tuberculosis bacteria are evolving how they express, not just what they code.
New study reveals Mtb evolves via regulatory mutations, altering virulence gene expression to enhance transmission and drug resistance, highlighting adaptive shifts beyond coding sequence variation.
#MicroSky #Evolution
New study reveals Mtb evolves via regulatory mutations, altering virulence gene expression to enhance transmission and drug resistance, highlighting adaptive shifts beyond coding sequence variation.
#MicroSky #Evolution
May 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM
#Tuberculosis bacteria are evolving how they express, not just what they code.
New study reveals Mtb evolves via regulatory mutations, altering virulence gene expression to enhance transmission and drug resistance, highlighting adaptive shifts beyond coding sequence variation.
#MicroSky #Evolution
New study reveals Mtb evolves via regulatory mutations, altering virulence gene expression to enhance transmission and drug resistance, highlighting adaptive shifts beyond coding sequence variation.
#MicroSky #Evolution
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Hantavirus outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and 7 fatalities in the northern La Paz area in Bolivia
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
beaconbio.org
May 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hantavirus outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and 7 fatalities in the northern La Paz area in Bolivia
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
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XV Jornadas de Enf. Emergentes
acreditadas por SNS
👉2-3 junio Auditorio @combarcelona.bsky.social
Formato híbrido
Programa definitivo e inscripciones:
uitb.cat/event/xv-jorna…
@salutpublicabcn.bsky.social#ServeisClinicsc#lokimicac#Vircellll @abbottnews.bsky.social #EnfEmergrg
acreditadas por SNS
👉2-3 junio Auditorio @combarcelona.bsky.social
Formato híbrido
Programa definitivo e inscripciones:
uitb.cat/event/xv-jorna…
@salutpublicabcn.bsky.social#ServeisClinicsc#lokimicac#Vircellll @abbottnews.bsky.social #EnfEmergrg
April 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
XV Jornadas de Enf. Emergentes
acreditadas por SNS
👉2-3 junio Auditorio @combarcelona.bsky.social
Formato híbrido
Programa definitivo e inscripciones:
uitb.cat/event/xv-jorna…
@salutpublicabcn.bsky.social#ServeisClinicsc#lokimicac#Vircellll @abbottnews.bsky.social #EnfEmergrg
acreditadas por SNS
👉2-3 junio Auditorio @combarcelona.bsky.social
Formato híbrido
Programa definitivo e inscripciones:
uitb.cat/event/xv-jorna…
@salutpublicabcn.bsky.social#ServeisClinicsc#lokimicac#Vircellll @abbottnews.bsky.social #EnfEmergrg
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Genetic characterization of #H5N1 virus from recent human fatality in India confirms clade 2.3.2.1a
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
beaconbio.org
May 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Genetic characterization of #H5N1 virus from recent human fatality in India confirms clade 2.3.2.1a
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
10,000 cases in the U.S. every year (and rising). abcnews.go.com/Health/case-...
Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Florida high school: Officials
Officials have confirmed a tuberculosis case at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It's unclear if the patient is a student, faculty member or staff member.
abcnews.go.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
10,000 cases in the U.S. every year (and rising). abcnews.go.com/Health/case-...
Yesterday we have a productive meeting with the Peruvian National #Tuberculosis program, with the aim to start a collaboration in TB in #pregnancy research. Unfortunately, is a topic with several evidence gaps in a very vulnerable population and is important to address them 🧵(1/3)
May 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Yesterday we have a productive meeting with the Peruvian National #Tuberculosis program, with the aim to start a collaboration in TB in #pregnancy research. Unfortunately, is a topic with several evidence gaps in a very vulnerable population and is important to address them 🧵(1/3)
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Interested in Parasitology? Want to attend an excellent study day in London organised by @tropdoc.bsky.social ?
#IDSky #ClinMicro #TropSky #MedSky
More details on how to register 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-neqas-f...
#IDSky #ClinMicro #TropSky #MedSky
More details on how to register 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-neqas-f...
UK NEQAS for Parasitology Study Day
Join us for an enjoyable and informative day of studying parasitology at the UK NEQAS Study Day!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Interested in Parasitology? Want to attend an excellent study day in London organised by @tropdoc.bsky.social ?
#IDSky #ClinMicro #TropSky #MedSky
More details on how to register 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-neqas-f...
#IDSky #ClinMicro #TropSky #MedSky
More details on how to register 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-neqas-f...
Finally I finished @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social "Everything is Tuberculosis". A must-read for everyone interested in #tuberculosis . Some comments (food for thought) 🧵(1/4)
April 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Finally I finished @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social "Everything is Tuberculosis". A must-read for everyone interested in #tuberculosis . Some comments (food for thought) 🧵(1/4)
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
With his new book 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' celebrity author @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social is breathing new life into tuberculosis advocacy
www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...
www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...
John Green Tackles An Injustice Called Tuberculosis
With his new book 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' celebrity author John Green is breathing new life into tuberculosis advocacy
www.forbes.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
With his new book 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' celebrity author @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social is breathing new life into tuberculosis advocacy
www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...
www.forbes.com/sites/madhuk...
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Consolidated guidelines on #tuberculosis (@WHO
👉 Screening
👉 preventive treatment
👉 diagnostics
👉 patient support
👉 treatment of drug susceptible TB and 👉 DR-TB
iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…
@stoptb.bsky.social
@tb-alert.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @tbproof.bsky.social @seimc.bsky.social
👉 Screening
👉 preventive treatment
👉 diagnostics
👉 patient support
👉 treatment of drug susceptible TB and 👉 DR-TB
iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…
@stoptb.bsky.social
@tb-alert.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @tbproof.bsky.social @seimc.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Consolidated guidelines on #tuberculosis (@WHO
👉 Screening
👉 preventive treatment
👉 diagnostics
👉 patient support
👉 treatment of drug susceptible TB and 👉 DR-TB
iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…
@stoptb.bsky.social
@tb-alert.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @tbproof.bsky.social @seimc.bsky.social
👉 Screening
👉 preventive treatment
👉 diagnostics
👉 patient support
👉 treatment of drug susceptible TB and 👉 DR-TB
iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…
@stoptb.bsky.social
@tb-alert.bsky.social @tbfighters.org @tbproof.bsky.social @seimc.bsky.social
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
Really important contribution by a large number of TB survivors, advocates & researchers!
Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Fighting tuberculosis hand in hand: A call to engage communities affected by TB as essential partners in research
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease closely intertwined with stigma, discrimination, and the social determinants of health. Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathwa...
journals.plos.org
April 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Really important contribution by a large number of TB survivors, advocates & researchers!
Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
Communities of people affected by TB are experts in their care pathways, but the TB field continues to fall short of meaningfully engaging communities in TB research
journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
New publication lead by Amy Zheng, Lena Faust and Dr. Leo Martinez at @thelancetph.bsky.social examines the impact of the #COVID-19 pandemic on #tuberculosis (TB) notifications in prisons across Europe and the Americas 🧵(1/3)
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
New publication lead by Amy Zheng, Lena Faust and Dr. Leo Martinez at @thelancetph.bsky.social examines the impact of the #COVID-19 pandemic on #tuberculosis (TB) notifications in prisons across Europe and the Americas 🧵(1/3)
Reposted by Cesar Ugarte-Gil
La #TB es la pral. causa infecciosa de muerte en el mundo. La congelación de fondos podría empeorar el escenario
La ironía, añadió @kgcastromd.bsky.social, “es que estas desinversiones terminan resultando en un mayor costo para recuperar y mitigar el daño causado” cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/03/30/s...
La ironía, añadió @kgcastromd.bsky.social, “es que estas desinversiones terminan resultando en un mayor costo para recuperar y mitigar el daño causado” cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/03/30/s...
La tuberculosis es la principal causa infecciosa de muerte en el mundo. La congelación de fondos podría empeorar el escenario | CNN
El tratamiento de muchos pacientes con tuberculosis contaba con el apoyo de USAID. Ahora, este se ha visto interrumpido por el recorte de amplios fondos de la agencia, lo que podría causar miles de mu...
cnnespanol.cnn.com
April 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
La #TB es la pral. causa infecciosa de muerte en el mundo. La congelación de fondos podría empeorar el escenario
La ironía, añadió @kgcastromd.bsky.social, “es que estas desinversiones terminan resultando en un mayor costo para recuperar y mitigar el daño causado” cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/03/30/s...
La ironía, añadió @kgcastromd.bsky.social, “es que estas desinversiones terminan resultando en un mayor costo para recuperar y mitigar el daño causado” cnnespanol.cnn.com/2025/03/30/s...