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Transplant Infectious Disease Journal
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Transplant Infectious Disease journal publishes the most current information on the prevention and treatment of infection in adult and pediatric immunocompromised patients. #TxID #IDsky https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13993062
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@thetxidjournal.bsky.social is seeking applications for those interested in joining the editorial team (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...) as an Associate Editor. We are specifically seeking someone who has clinical and research experience focused on HSCT/Oncology ID for this position.

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Transplant Infectious Disease Editorial Board
Michael G. Ison MD, MS, Washington, DC, USA
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@thetxidjournal.bsky.social is seeking applications for those interested in joining the editorial team (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...) as an Associate Editor. We are specifically seeking someone who has clinical and research experience focused on HSCT/Oncology ID for this position.

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Michael G. Ison MD, MS, Washington, DC, USA
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September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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We need anyone interested in reviewing for the journal to use this survey to submit interest. This will help us better tailor papers we send to you for review! Even if you are already reviewing for us, would encourage you to submit your preference. #IDSky
February 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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New editorial in @thetxidjournal.bsky.social from Dr. Carlos Gomez and @drandrekalil.bsky.social:

"Briding the Gaps in CMV Management in Transplantation: Lessons from Resource-Limited Settings"

#IDSky #TxID

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Bridging the Gaps in CMV Management in Transplantation: Lessons From Resource‐Limited Settings
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February 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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‼️Our new paper on social media in #TxID is officially out in @thetxidjournal.bsky.social

We summarize findings from our #TxIDChat @txidfellows.bsky.social

We discuss recs for trainees, career advancement, & future directions in this changing landscape. Check it out!

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Social Media Savvy, It's More Than Just the #Hashtags: How the Use of Social Media in Transplant Infectious Diseases Can Impact the Field and Patients
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February 14, 2025 at 5:41 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!

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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
Single center data on outcomes in patients with Blastomycosis in SOT/HCT - rare but of those who develop disease, >25% 1 year mortality, and 21% attributable mortality. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Outcomes Associated With Blastomycosis in Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients
In this retrospective single center case series, we found that while rates of blastomycosis remain low among SOT and HCT recipients, infection is associated with poor posttransplant outcomes. Antigen...
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January 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
So excited to see this CPC out from @jenncuellarr.bsky.social and colleagues from @niaidnews.bsky.social about a case of Acanthamoeba in an HSCT recipient. Exemplary case and great work finding the potential source.

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Acanthamoeba Infection in a Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipient: Challenges in Diagnosis, Management, and Source Identification
Acanthamoeba infection in HCT recipients, represent multiple challenges. Early diagnosis, and effective treatment, remain the main barriers to survival. High index of suspicion, may help in identifyi...
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January 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Lastly, we are also excited to welcome @benwteh.bsky.social as our newest Associate of @thetxidjournal.bsky.social with a focus on Onc ID/HSCT ID. Please help me in congratulating Ben on joining the editorial leadership team!
December 31, 2024 at 3:42 PM
We also want to thank Monica Slavin for her hard work and dedication as an Associate Editor of @thetxidjournal.bsky.social and editor responsible for reviews. Monica will rotate off as associate editor and join our editorial board. Please help me in thanking Monica!
December 31, 2024 at 3:41 PM
As the year comes to an end its an opportunity to acknowledge all who have contributed to @thetxidjournal.bsky.social & to recognize changes in our team.

Here, I thank all of the reviewers and outline the key accomplishments of the journal in 2024.

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The Journal in 2024: Reflections and Thanks for Our Reviewers
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December 31, 2024 at 3:41 PM
What predicts severe PJP in IC hosts?

Team from Canada found in MV analyses that chronic liver disease and patients requiring supplemental oxygen on admission were associated with the development of severe PJP #TxID #IDSky

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Severe Outcomes of Pneumocystis Pneumonia: A 10‐year Retrospective Cohort Study
A retrospective cohort, identifying the comorbidities and clinical or laboratory variables upon PCP diagnosis that may predict severe outcomes (i.e., intensive care unit [ICU] admission and mortality...
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December 19, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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Did you know that Yersinia can cause pneumonia? It sure can. Check out this interesting report by @carlosportales.bsky.social @agstewart.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Yersinia enterocolitica Pneumonia in a Heart Transplant Recipient
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December 18, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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Histoplasmosis is diagnosed more frequently (71%) after the first year post-transplantation. Having a transplant was associated with higher mortality, but not significant. Check out WUMG (WUSTL) latest research🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 @fungaldoc.bsky.social @thetxidjournal.bsky.social

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Presentation and Outcomes of Histoplasmosis in Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Single‐Centre Cohort Study
Histoplasmosis was more common among transplant recipients after the first year of transplant. Transplant recipients had more disseminated disease and higher, but not significant mortality at 90 days
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December 18, 2024 at 5:12 PM
A message of thanks from our EIC @michaelisonmd.bsky.social for an outstanding 2024 and to all who contributed to submissions, reviews and edits @thetxidjournal.bsky.social

From CPCs to Special Editions we continue to expand our footprint in #TxID #IDsky

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The Journal in 2024: Reflections and Thanks for Our Reviewers
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December 16, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Is serum GM a useful test in Lung Tx patients?

Colleagues at University of Dublin ☘️ found that serum GM was of limited value in Lung Tx patients and does not remove the need for bronchoscopy and BAL galactomannan #TxID #IDsky
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A 2‐year Review of the Diagnostic Performance of Serum and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Galactomannan Testing in Lung Transplant Recipients in a National Heart and Lung Transplant Centre
A single-center, retrospective cohort study showing that serum galactomannan has a low sensitivity for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in lung transplant recipients, is costly, and does not r...
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December 10, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Immunosuppressed patients can have prolonged colonization with major MDR pathogens of importance. This study addressing MDR Pseudomonas in kidney Tx recipients demonstrates the challenge in calling an outbreak "over" in IC hosts. #IDsky #TxID

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Recurrent Outbreak of Carbapenem‐Resistant IMP‐1‐Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Kidney Transplant Recipients: The Impact of Prolonged Patient Colonization
Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa can remain colonized for a long period of time in kidney transplant recipients and may become the main source of an outbreak.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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It’s an excellent Special Edition! #IDsky
👏 thanks Dr. Stephanie Pouch and Dr. Karen Walker!
So excited to have the Donor-Derived Infection Special Edition out - thanks to Stephanie Pouch and Karen Waller for being guest editors for this special edition!

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Donor‐Derived Infections: Transplant Infectious Disease: Vol 26, No S1
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December 4, 2024 at 11:29 PM
So excited to have the Donor-Derived Infection Special Edition out - thanks to Stephanie Pouch and Karen Waller for being guest editors for this special edition!

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Donor‐Derived Infections: Transplant Infectious Disease: Vol 26, No S1
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December 4, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Do you wonder about how PJP prophylaxis changes during the post-transplant phase? Check out this new paper on alternate therapies for PJP. In SOT, 30% get an alternative to Bactrim during the post-transplant period most due to adverse reactions #IDsky #TxID
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Alternative Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis in Solid Organ Transplants
At our institution, 34.9% of solid organ transplant recipients over a 2-year period received alternative Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis due to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) al...
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December 4, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Report from the OPTN ad hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee - Coccidiomycosis from Organ transplant Donors?

"All 7 deceased donors had prior infection or exposure...8/20 recipients developed Cocci, resulting in a 40% transmission rate." #IDsky #TxID

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Coccidioidomycosis Transmission Through Solid Organ Transplantation (2013–2022): A Report of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network ad hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee
Coccidioides infection is a rare but serious fungal disease. From 2013 to 2022, most donors with risk factors lacked serologic testing before procurement, and recipients often missed necessary prophy...
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December 3, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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Transplant at Tulane is growing! We’re also starting a thoracic transplant program. Looking for an experienced transplant ID physician to join me and our team at @TulaneMedicine . DM for questions

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November 19, 2024 at 4:02 AM
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Not Just an Oxymoron: The Utilitarian's Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship in Transplant Infectious Diseases
Table ✨️2: TID ASP opportunities & initiatives
#idsky #medsky #Txid
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November 25, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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📢 Brand new ID faculty position just posted @fredhutch.bsky.social in Seattle. Join our ID group that studies infections in immunocompromised hosts. The Emerald city has great academics, phenomenal facilities, outstanding collaborators - all in amazing surroundings.

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November 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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Not Just an Oxymoron: The Utilitarian's Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship in Transplant Infectious Diseases
Table ✨️2: TID ASP opportunities & initiatives
#idsky #medsky #Txid
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November 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM