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Too busy to read all of the OPAT literature from 2024? This manuscript summarizes the Top 10 OPAT manuscripts from 2024. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A bundle of the top 10 OPAT publications in 2024 - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Too busy to read all of the OPAT literature from 2024? This manuscript summarizes the Top 10 OPAT manuscripts from 2024. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings 😷 doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings - Volume 6 Issue 1
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January 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings 😷 doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Estimated greenhouse gas emissions associated with unnecessary intravenous antimicrobials administered in the hospital setting - Volume 5 Issue 1
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October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This article investigated how IV to PO switch therapy could potentially impact the carbon footprint generated by the healthcare sector. A GHG emissions tool was used to estimate the CO2 equivalents of the plastic waste generated by potentially unnecessary IV antibiotics. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Healthcare trainees born between 1999-2005 in our study had approximately 70% anti-HBs titers ≥10 mIU/mL, regardless of their reported vaccination history. However, one in four had titers below the protective threshold, despite self-reports of a complete vaccination schedule. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Retrospective, single-center quality improvement study, which included a pre- and post-implementation analysis of a pharmacist-led anti-MRSA therapy bundle, we observed a notable increase in pharmacist interventions, with a high provider acceptance rate.
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Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Retrospective, single-center assessment of a pharmacist-led anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy bundle to enhance antimicrobial stewardship - Volume 5 Issue 1
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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Retrospective, single-center quality improvement study, which included a pre- and post-implementation analysis of a pharmacist-led anti-MRSA therapy bundle, we observed a notable increase in pharmacist interventions, with a high provider acceptance rate.
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From @alexmarra.bsky.social et al: UV-C disinfection harms polymers —causing cracks, yellowing & strength loss per 14-study review. Degradation is dose/time/distance-dependent. Mitigation strategies needed for safer use.
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September 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
From @alexmarra.bsky.social et al: UV-C disinfection harms polymers —causing cracks, yellowing & strength loss per 14-study review. Degradation is dose/time/distance-dependent. Mitigation strategies needed for safer use.
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From @drrossanarosa.bsky.social et al: Using in-house PCR for C auris screen, we observed ⬆️ rates of new colonization POA but have maintained stable rates of C. auris hospital-onset BSI. This suggests rapid ID and isolation can mitigate horizontal transmission of C. auris. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Stable bloodstream infection rates despite rising colonization: insights from a hospital system using in-house polymerase chain reaction screening for Candidozyma auris | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Stable bloodstream infection rates despite rising colonization: insights from a hospital system using in-house polymerase chain reaction screening for Candidozyma auris - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
From @drrossanarosa.bsky.social et al: Using in-house PCR for C auris screen, we observed ⬆️ rates of new colonization POA but have maintained stable rates of C. auris hospital-onset BSI. This suggests rapid ID and isolation can mitigate horizontal transmission of C. auris. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a 3 to 7-day course of oral beta-lactam agents when other recommended agents are not feasible. But there is limited data regarding shorter courses of intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated UTI. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Short-course intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated cystitis in hospitalized patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Short-course intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated cystitis in hospitalized patients - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a 3 to 7-day course of oral beta-lactam agents when other recommended agents are not feasible. But there is limited data regarding shorter courses of intravenous beta-lactams for uncomplicated UTI. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Antimicrobial prescribing practices in Guatemala were evaluated to using a cross-sectional mixed methodologies descriptive study. The authors found optimization of antimicrobial use may occur if multidisciplinary teams participate in antimicrobial selection activities.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Antimicrobial prescribing practices in Guatemala were evaluated to using a cross-sectional mixed methodologies descriptive study. The authors found optimization of antimicrobial use may occur if multidisciplinary teams participate in antimicrobial selection activities.
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Low-cost interventions to improve ventilation in naturally-ventilated hospital spaces in Liberia were installed and evaluated. Louvered doors and windows were found to be effective and acceptable, while wind turbines may have mixed effects. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Low-cost interventions to improve ventilation in naturally-ventilated hospital spaces in Liberia were installed and evaluated. Louvered doors and windows were found to be effective and acceptable, while wind turbines may have mixed effects. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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With rising Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in behavioral health settings, @kmgnkc.bsky.social et al. have published new guidance for managing GAS outbreaks in these high-risk environments. #InfectionPrevention #GASOutbreak doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Infection control approaches to group a Streptococcus outbreaks in behavioral health settings | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Infection control approaches to group a Streptococcus outbreaks in behavioral health settings - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
With rising Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in behavioral health settings, @kmgnkc.bsky.social et al. have published new guidance for managing GAS outbreaks in these high-risk environments. #InfectionPrevention #GASOutbreak doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Intracranial infections are challenging to treat with limited information around antibiotic choice, route, and duration. This paper provides an overview of treatment of intracranial infections at a pediatric institution across an 8-year period.
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial management of intracranial suppurative infections in a single pediatric institution | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Evaluation of the antimicrobial management of intracranial suppurative infections in a single pediatric institution - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Intracranial infections are challenging to treat with limited information around antibiotic choice, route, and duration. This paper provides an overview of treatment of intracranial infections at a pediatric institution across an 8-year period.
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A stewardship intervention, including an order set and awareness campaign improved the selection of combination therapy for appropriate CABP patients but did not improve overall guideline concordance. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
An antibiotic stewardship initiative focused on community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in outpatient clinics and urgent care centers: a 2023–2024 community health system experience | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
An antibiotic stewardship initiative focused on community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in outpatient clinics and urgent care centers: a 2023–2024 community health system experience - Volume 5…
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August 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A stewardship intervention, including an order set and awareness campaign improved the selection of combination therapy for appropriate CABP patients but did not improve overall guideline concordance. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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The purpose of the study was to identify the frequency and three susceptibilities of E. coli in various clinical samples taken from patients in the Jazan area of Saudi Arabia. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli from various clinical sources | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Escherichia coli from various clinical sources - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The purpose of the study was to identify the frequency and three susceptibilities of E. coli in various clinical samples taken from patients in the Jazan area of Saudi Arabia. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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In the postpandemic period, self-reported symptomatic respiratory infections remain common amongst HCWs. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Factors influencing healthcare worker symptomatic respiratory infection and vaccine uptake during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Factors influencing healthcare worker symptomatic respiratory infection and vaccine uptake during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period - Volume 5 Issue 1
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August 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In the postpandemic period, self-reported symptomatic respiratory infections remain common amongst HCWs. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis
We aimed to assess the accuracy, clinical efficacy, and limitations of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for diagnosing infectious meningoencephalitis.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with infectious meningoencephalitis: A comprehensive systematic literature review and meta-analysis
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Happy to host our colleague Joao Renato Pinho from Albert Einstein/USP. @alexmarra.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Happy to host our colleague Joao Renato Pinho from Albert Einstein/USP. @alexmarra.bsky.social
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Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats
A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection
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A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection
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Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats
A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Quick takes: H5N1 death in Mexico; Kenya cholera outbreak; H5N1 virus in cows, poultry, cats
A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
A 3-year-old girl from Mexico recently hospitalized with H5N1 avian flu has died from her infection
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Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study
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Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study
Single-sampling strategy (SSS) for blood cultures (BC) has not been evaluated in infective endocarditis (IE). We assessed the diagnostic performance of SSS vs conventional multi-sampling strategy (MSS) in IE diagnosis.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Single- versus multiple-sampling strategy for blood cultures in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis: the prospective multicenter UniEndo study
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HO-CDI overdiagnosis risks financial penalty from CMS. 3 EMR-based stages of testing interventions were implemented, which were collectively effective in reducing CDI testing. #IDsky bit.ly/4bFTW9t
Three stages of laboratory stewardship in improving appropriate Clostridioides difficile testing in a community-based setting | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Three stages of laboratory stewardship in improving appropriate Clostridioides difficile testing in a community-based setting - Volume 5 Issue 1
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March 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
HO-CDI overdiagnosis risks financial penalty from CMS. 3 EMR-based stages of testing interventions were implemented, which were collectively effective in reducing CDI testing. #IDsky bit.ly/4bFTW9t
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Implementation of an intravenous-to-oral treatment guideline for orthopedic infections led to an increase in patients discharged on fully oral antibiotic regimens (59% post- vs 33% pre-implementation) bit.ly/4hDuq6c
(Re)Moving the needle: a retrospective, quasi-experimental assessment of the impact of a treatment guideline on oral antibiotic prescribing for orthopedic infections | Antimicrobial Stewardship & ...
(Re)Moving the needle: a retrospective, quasi-experimental assessment of the impact of a treatment guideline on oral antibiotic prescribing for orthopedic infections - Volume 5 Issue 1
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March 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Implementation of an intravenous-to-oral treatment guideline for orthopedic infections led to an increase in patients discharged on fully oral antibiotic regimens (59% post- vs 33% pre-implementation) bit.ly/4hDuq6c
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Genomic sequencing revealed hospital sinks as persistent reservoir of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related to clinical isolates from patients collected several years apart. 🦠 bit.ly/4is9LmE #IDSky
A persistent sink reservoir as a potential source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in pediatric oncology patients | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A persistent sink reservoir as a potential source of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in pediatric oncology patients - Volume 5 Issue 1
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March 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Genomic sequencing revealed hospital sinks as persistent reservoir of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related to clinical isolates from patients collected several years apart. 🦠 bit.ly/4is9LmE #IDSky
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In 2022, 83% of US long-term care facilities reported uptake of all 7 Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. While 98% reported access to an EHR, less than one-third used it to track antibiotic use. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities—National Healthcare Safety Network, 2019–2022 | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambrid...
Implementation of core elements of antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities—National Healthcare Safety Network, 2019–2022 - Volume 5 Issue 1
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March 31, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In 2022, 83% of US long-term care facilities reported uptake of all 7 Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship. While 98% reported access to an EHR, less than one-third used it to track antibiotic use. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Transition to electronic medical records improves efficiency and reach of antimicrobial stewardship service in an Australian tertiary hospital setting.
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March 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Transition to electronic medical records improves efficiency and reach of antimicrobial stewardship service in an Australian tertiary hospital setting.
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