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Marcos Schechter
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Emory Infectious Diseases physician based at Grady Memorial Hospital - ATL, GA. Diabetic foot, tuberculosis, and cycling.
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New research:

Treatment outcomes of bedaquiline-resistant tuberculosis: a retrospective and matched cohort study

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Treatment outcomes of bedaquiline-resistant tuberculosis: a retrospective and matched cohort study
Current treatment options for bedaquiline-resistant tuberculosis result in prolonged therapy, delayed microbiological responses, and poor clinical outcomes. Implementation of more rapid resistance tes...
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June 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Structured linezolid dose reduction (600mg/d➡️300mg/d after 9-13 weeks) had comparable recurrence free cure rates as fixed linezolid 600mg/d when given along with bedaquiline and pretomanid for 26 weeks in PreXDR TB

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June 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Check out this new ortho ID publication from Dr. Angela Hewlett and many international collaborators in @cmicomms.bsky.social!

"To heal or harm: a systematic review of the role of fluoroquinolones in periprosthetic joint infections"

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To heal or harm: a systematic review of the role of fluoroquinolones in periprosthetic joint infections
Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are currently recommended for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) caused by staphylococci and Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in patients undergoing debridement...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM