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How does Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) manipulate host metabolism to promote its survival? In #mBio, researchers reveal a novel strategy whereby Spn-derived hydrogen peroxide disrupts the host TCA cycle, reprogramming metabolism in lung epithelial cells. asm.social/2Gx
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Microbiology importance! #PITT_IDFall25
Acute otitis media! #PITT_IDFall25
Study supports wider use of watchful waiting for kids' ear infections
Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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Among more than 140,000 visits for ear infection, only 15% used watchful waiting, but treatment failure rates were similar to those for children who received antibiotics immediately.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Acute otitis media! #PITT_IDFall25
Choose the best antibiotic for the best patient #PITT_IDFall25
Factors influencing antimicrobial choice and duration during the last month of life in hospitalised patients
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Choose the best antibiotic for the best patient #PITT_IDFall25
Recall from class discussion! #PITT_IDFall25
Knowledge and acceptability of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in Ethiopia
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Knowledge and acceptability of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers in Ethiopia
This qualitative study explored knowledge and acceptability of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) amongst patients/caregivers and health care providers
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November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Educate your patients #PITT_IDFall25
#Tylenol use in pregnancy not tied to autism, ADHD, review shows
Few reviews accounted for study quality, appropriately controlled for relevant confounders, or rigorously ascertained drug use and outcomes when interpreting the evidence, the authors say.
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Few reviews accounted for study quality, appropriately controlled for relevant confounders, or rigorously ascertained drug use and outcomes when interpreting the evidence, the authors say.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Educate your patients #PITT_IDFall25
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Let's Get It Started: Early ART after HIV Acquisition Reduces Non-AIDS-Defining Malignancies
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November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Vaccine Importance #PITT_IDFall25
#COVID vaccination cuts risk of long-term symptoms in teens by over a third, data suggest
The vaccine is unique in having this effect on progression to a chronic condition, despite infection, the researchers say.
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The vaccine is unique in having this effect on progression to a chronic condition, despite infection, the researchers say.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Interesting Research! #PITT_IDFall25
Preventive non–beta-lactam antibiotics linked to higher risk of surgical-site infections
In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
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In nearly 350,000 Swiss patients, use of non–beta-lactams before surgery was associated with a nearly two-fold increase in SSI risk compared with beta-lactams.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Woah! #PITT_IDFall25
Impact of discontinuation of contact precautions on healthcare-associated ESBL-producing Escherichia coli in a large tertiary care hospital: an interrupted time-series analysis
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November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Woah! #PITT_IDFall25
Resistance! #PITT_IDFall25
Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains have spread globally, prompting WHO to classify this pathogen as a critical priority. High-risk clones are prevalent. #PAeruginosa strains carrying the blaNDM gene have been increasingly reported worldwide
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November 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Resistance! #PITT_IDFall25
Microbio in Acttion! #PITT_IDFall25
Metagenomic Sequencing of Blood Culture Broth for Diagnosing Fastidious Endocarditis
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October 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Microbio in Acttion! #PITT_IDFall25
AMR changes the way! #PITT_IDFall25
ASM has officially joined the WHO Civil Society Task Force on AMR, which will provide opportunities for partners to advocate, raise awareness and engage in policy collaborations and engagement in the global response to AMR. Learn more: www.who.int/groups/civil...
Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
WHO Civil Society Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) supports and strengthens the World Health Organization’s engagement with nongovernmental organizations including civil society groups glo...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
AMR changes the way! #PITT_IDFall25
On the topic of resistance! #PITT_IDFall25
Community-associated Carbapenem-Resistant Organism Case Investigations in New York City
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October 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
On the topic of resistance! #PITT_IDFall25
Vaccine Season! #PITT_IDFall25
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies: a Nationwide Cohort Study
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October 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Vaccine Season! #PITT_IDFall25
Relative to class discussion #PITT_IDFall25
Time to Reappraise the Antibiotic Treatment for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis: Data From the Experimental Model
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Time to Reappraise the Antibiotic Treatment for Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Infective Endocarditis: Data From the Experimental Model
Daptomycin in combination with β-lactams significantly improves the activity of monotherapies in sterilizing valve vegetations and in preventing daptomycin
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October 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Fever in sepsis revisited: Is a little heat what we need?
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October 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Survey finds low but rising public awareness of C diff
Among 1,000 US respondents, 54% said they weren't familiar with C difficile infection, down from 60% in a 2021 survey.
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Among 1,000 US respondents, 54% said they weren't familiar with C difficile infection, down from 60% in a 2021 survey.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As flu season begins….#PITT_IDFall25
CDC reports highlight 2024-25 flu season's deadly impact on US kids
The reports provide more detail on the deadliest flu season for US children in more than a decade.
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The reports provide more detail on the deadliest flu season for US children in more than a decade.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As flu season begins….#PITT_IDFall25
Related to our class discussion!! #PITT_IDFall25
Patient-reported perceptions, experiences and preferences around intravenous and oral antibiotics for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: a descriptive qualitative study.
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✅ Just Accepted
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September 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Related to our class discussion!! #PITT_IDFall25
Intact and Defective HIV Provirus Changes During Antiretroviral Therapy in People Treated during Acute or Chronic HIV Infection or as HIV Controllers
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September 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Woah!! #PITT_IDFall25
Genome-Scale Meta-analysis of Host Responses to Staphylococcus aureus Identifies Pathways for Host-Directed Therapeutic Targeting
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Genome-Scale Meta-analysis of Host Responses to Staphylococcus aureus Identifies Pathways for Host-Directed Therapeutic Targeting
Integration of genome-scale data on host responses to Staphylococcus aureus identified the genes and pathways with the most cumulative evidence. This defin
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September 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Woah!! #PITT_IDFall25
Look at this! #PITT_IDFall25
September 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Look at this! #PITT_IDFall25
All about Microbio!! #PITT_IDFall25
Microbiology Monday: Organoids—cellular orbs that mimic real tissue structure and function—are revolutionizing how we study viral pathogenesis, screen antiviral drugs and accelerate vaccine development. 🧫 Learn more in #JVirology: asm.social/2zZ
September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
All about Microbio!! #PITT_IDFall25
The importance of widespread screening efforts #PITT_IDFall25
Data: Targeted or universal #gonorrhea, #chlamydia screening of youths in EDs nets more cases
The findings indicate the need to integrate broad-scale gonorrhea and chlamydia screening in emergency departments, the authors say.
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The findings indicate the need to integrate broad-scale gonorrhea and chlamydia screening in emergency departments, the authors say.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The importance of widespread screening efforts #PITT_IDFall25
Check this out! As flu season arrives, this may be another reason to advocate for flu vaccines! #PITT_ID25
Flu vaccines show benefits for the heart in new studies
During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
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During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM