Mohammed Alabdullah
@msa816.bsky.social
Transplant Infectious Diseases @UofT /
Infectious Diseases Consultant/IC director
Almoosa Specialist Hospital
Alhasa saudi arabia
Infectious Diseases Consultant/IC director
Almoosa Specialist Hospital
Alhasa saudi arabia
Pinned
#Mycobacterium_riyadhense Mycobacterium riyadhense !🦠
This study highlights the need for more research to optimize treatment & improve outcomes.Grateful to Dr. Mohammed Alsaeed for involving me in this important paper. @ofidjournal.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
This study highlights the need for more research to optimize treatment & improve outcomes.Grateful to Dr. Mohammed Alsaeed for involving me in this important paper. @ofidjournal.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
Exploring Mycobacterium riyadhense: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment Outcome
AbstractBackground. Mycobacterium riyadhense, an emerging nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), closely resembles Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) clinically,
academic.oup.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#Mycobacterium_riyadhense Mycobacterium riyadhense !🦠
This study highlights the need for more research to optimize treatment & improve outcomes.Grateful to Dr. Mohammed Alsaeed for involving me in this important paper. @ofidjournal.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
This study highlights the need for more research to optimize treatment & improve outcomes.Grateful to Dr. Mohammed Alsaeed for involving me in this important paper. @ofidjournal.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
✈️🌍 Planning to travel soon? Stay informed, stay safe!
🇸🇦 Saudi:
🔹 PHA: www.pha.gov.sa/ar-sa/Health...
🔹 MOH Clinics: www.moh.gov.sa/.../Travel-C...
🌐 Global:
CDC: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Canada: travel.gc.ca/travelling/a...
UK: www.gov.uk/foreign-trav...
NHS: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
🇸🇦 Saudi:
🔹 PHA: www.pha.gov.sa/ar-sa/Health...
🔹 MOH Clinics: www.moh.gov.sa/.../Travel-C...
🌐 Global:
CDC: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Canada: travel.gc.ca/travelling/a...
UK: www.gov.uk/foreign-trav...
NHS: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
تنبيهات السفر
www.pha.gov.sa
July 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
✈️🌍 Planning to travel soon? Stay informed, stay safe!
🇸🇦 Saudi:
🔹 PHA: www.pha.gov.sa/ar-sa/Health...
🔹 MOH Clinics: www.moh.gov.sa/.../Travel-C...
🌐 Global:
CDC: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Canada: travel.gc.ca/travelling/a...
UK: www.gov.uk/foreign-trav...
NHS: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
🇸🇦 Saudi:
🔹 PHA: www.pha.gov.sa/ar-sa/Health...
🔹 MOH Clinics: www.moh.gov.sa/.../Travel-C...
🌐 Global:
CDC: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
Canada: travel.gc.ca/travelling/a...
UK: www.gov.uk/foreign-trav...
NHS: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
🔥🔥Just published 🔥🔥
ATS CAP guidelines 2025
Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Free access pdf #IDsky#EMIMCC
www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
ATS CAP guidelines 2025
Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Free access pdf #IDsky#EMIMCC
www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine | Articles in P...
www.atsjournals.org
July 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🔥🔥Just published 🔥🔥
ATS CAP guidelines 2025
Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Free access pdf #IDsky#EMIMCC
www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
ATS CAP guidelines 2025
Diagnosis and Management of Community-acquired Pneumonia. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Free access pdf #IDsky#EMIMCC
www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
This edition will also have a separate book of board style questions that you can use to study for your boards!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers
Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers [Spec MD MSCI, Andrej, Escota MD, Gerome, Davies MBBS MD MSc FRCPath MRCP FHEA PG Cert MedEd, Bethany, O’Halloran MB BCh BAO PhD, Jane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Comprehensive Self-Assessment in Infectious Disease: Questions and Answers
www.amazon.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This edition will also have a separate book of board style questions that you can use to study for your boards!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Next month, we will be publishing the next edition of our textbook, the Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases
Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases [Spec MD MSCI, Andrej, Escota MD, Gerome, Davies MBBS MD MSc FRCPath MRCP FHEA PG Cert MedEd, Bethany, O’Halloran MB BCh BAO PhD, Jane] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Comprehensive Review of Infectious Diseases
www.amazon.com
May 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Next month, we will be publishing the next edition of our textbook, the Comprehensive Review of Infectious Disease.
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
We have taken lots of feedback from the first edition, and we have made it better!
www.amazon.com/Comprehensiv...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Charles Chiu @UCSF gave an amazing lecture on mNGS in immunocompromised- while helpful, limitations exist and must be recognized to interpret the results.
May 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Charles Chiu @UCSF gave an amazing lecture on mNGS in immunocompromised- while helpful, limitations exist and must be recognized to interpret the results.
💉 “The return on investment in vaccines is unmatched — they save lives, protect communities, and drive health equity.”
— Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
— Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
May 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
💉 “The return on investment in vaccines is unmatched — they save lives, protect communities, and drive health equity.”
— Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
— Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Really excited to be a part of this study and see it published today!
Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza | NEJM
Baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) rapidly reduces influenza virus shedding, which suggests that it may reduce transmission. Studies of treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors have not shown sufficient...
www.nejm.org
April 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Really excited to be a part of this study and see it published today!
Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Efficacy of Baloxavir Treatment in Preventing Transmission of Influenza | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
The Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC)🎯
💊Antibiotics
emcrit.org/ibcc/antibio...
🦠Septic Shock
emcrit.org/ibcc/sepsis/...
🩻Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
emcrit.org/ibcc/vap/#top
🍄🟫Antifungal Agents
emcrit.org/ibcc/antifun...
💊Antibiotics
emcrit.org/ibcc/antibio...
🦠Septic Shock
emcrit.org/ibcc/sepsis/...
🩻Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
emcrit.org/ibcc/vap/#top
🍄🟫Antifungal Agents
emcrit.org/ibcc/antifun...
Antibiotics
CONTENTS antibiotic initiation checklist 🚀 commonly used antibiotics Aminoglycosides Ampicillin, Amox., Amp/Sulbactam Aztreonam Carbapenems (meropenem & ertapenem) Cephalosporins Cephalosporin G1: cef...
emcrit.org
April 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Internet Book of Critical Care (IBCC)🎯
💊Antibiotics
emcrit.org/ibcc/antibio...
🦠Septic Shock
emcrit.org/ibcc/sepsis/...
🩻Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
emcrit.org/ibcc/vap/#top
🍄🟫Antifungal Agents
emcrit.org/ibcc/antifun...
💊Antibiotics
emcrit.org/ibcc/antibio...
🦠Septic Shock
emcrit.org/ibcc/sepsis/...
🩻Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
emcrit.org/ibcc/vap/#top
🍄🟫Antifungal Agents
emcrit.org/ibcc/antifun...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Trial shows waning efficacy of RSV vaccine across 3 seasons
Overall, efficacy against RSV infections was highest during season one.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
Overall, efficacy against RSV infections was highest during season one.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
April 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Trial shows waning efficacy of RSV vaccine across 3 seasons
Overall, efficacy against RSV infections was highest during season one.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
Overall, efficacy against RSV infections was highest during season one.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
New agreement geared toward universal avian flu vaccine
The mRNA vaccine targets all major clades of the H5 avian flu subtype.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
The mRNA vaccine targets all major clades of the H5 avian flu subtype.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
April 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New agreement geared toward universal avian flu vaccine
The mRNA vaccine targets all major clades of the H5 avian flu subtype.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
The mRNA vaccine targets all major clades of the H5 avian flu subtype.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
A vaccine to prevent dementia? Perhaps not science fiction!
A fascinating new study by @meyting.bsky.social @nature.com used a natural experiment w/ shingles vaccine rollout in Wales & found a 20% drop in dementia.
I break down the deets:
jenndowd.substack.com/p/can-the-sh...? #episky #econsky
A fascinating new study by @meyting.bsky.social @nature.com used a natural experiment w/ shingles vaccine rollout in Wales & found a 20% drop in dementia.
I break down the deets:
jenndowd.substack.com/p/can-the-sh...? #episky #econsky
Can the Shingles Vaccine Prevent Dementia?
Signs point to yes (at least for women).
jenndowd.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A vaccine to prevent dementia? Perhaps not science fiction!
A fascinating new study by @meyting.bsky.social @nature.com used a natural experiment w/ shingles vaccine rollout in Wales & found a 20% drop in dementia.
I break down the deets:
jenndowd.substack.com/p/can-the-sh...? #episky #econsky
A fascinating new study by @meyting.bsky.social @nature.com used a natural experiment w/ shingles vaccine rollout in Wales & found a 20% drop in dementia.
I break down the deets:
jenndowd.substack.com/p/can-the-sh...? #episky #econsky
Free online courses, many with interactive case scenarios on infection prevention, outbreak response, and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). @who.int
openwho.org
openwho.org
OpenWHO.org - Homepage
openwho.org
April 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Free online courses, many with interactive case scenarios on infection prevention, outbreak response, and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). @who.int
openwho.org
openwho.org
April 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
An estimated 263 million cases of malaria and 597,000 deaths from malaria occurred worldwide in 2023. Despite progress with vaccines and an increased number of malaria-free countries, malaria remains a formidable challenge. Learn more: nej.md/4c56oj2
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
April 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
An estimated 263 million cases of malaria and 597,000 deaths from malaria occurred worldwide in 2023. Despite progress with vaccines and an increased number of malaria-free countries, malaria remains a formidable challenge. Learn more: nej.md/4c56oj2
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
🚨🔥🚒 High Yield Infographic Alert!
Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. We’re joined by Dr. Avital O’Glasser, our Chief of Perioperative Medicine!
Learn more in episode #475! #medsky
Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. We’re joined by Dr. Avital O’Glasser, our Chief of Perioperative Medicine!
Learn more in episode #475! #medsky
March 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🚨🔥🚒 High Yield Infographic Alert!
Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. We’re joined by Dr. Avital O’Glasser, our Chief of Perioperative Medicine!
Learn more in episode #475! #medsky
Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why “NPO after midnight” is outdated. We’re joined by Dr. Avital O’Glasser, our Chief of Perioperative Medicine!
Learn more in episode #475! #medsky
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Antibiotic stewardship, data, and uncertainty: A conversation with Brad Spellberg
The longtime stewardship advocate shares his thoughts on shorter antibiotic durations, clinical care guidelines, and the antibiotic pipeline.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The longtime stewardship advocate shares his thoughts on shorter antibiotic durations, clinical care guidelines, and the antibiotic pipeline.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
March 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Antibiotic stewardship, data, and uncertainty: A conversation with Brad Spellberg
The longtime stewardship advocate shares his thoughts on shorter antibiotic durations, clinical care guidelines, and the antibiotic pipeline.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The longtime stewardship advocate shares his thoughts on shorter antibiotic durations, clinical care guidelines, and the antibiotic pipeline.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Incidence of Breakthrough Fungal Infections in Patients
with Isavuconazole Prophylaxis (SRMA)
➡️n = 991, 70% AML or MDS
➡️Pooled incidence of
proven/probable bIFIs = 7%
➡️Aspergillus 43.1%, Candida 22.4%, Mucorales 12.1%
➡️Majority had mortality >50%
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
#IDSky
with Isavuconazole Prophylaxis (SRMA)
➡️n = 991, 70% AML or MDS
➡️Pooled incidence of
proven/probable bIFIs = 7%
➡️Aspergillus 43.1%, Candida 22.4%, Mucorales 12.1%
➡️Majority had mortality >50%
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
#IDSky
March 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Incidence of Breakthrough Fungal Infections in Patients
with Isavuconazole Prophylaxis (SRMA)
➡️n = 991, 70% AML or MDS
➡️Pooled incidence of
proven/probable bIFIs = 7%
➡️Aspergillus 43.1%, Candida 22.4%, Mucorales 12.1%
➡️Majority had mortality >50%
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
#IDSky
with Isavuconazole Prophylaxis (SRMA)
➡️n = 991, 70% AML or MDS
➡️Pooled incidence of
proven/probable bIFIs = 7%
➡️Aspergillus 43.1%, Candida 22.4%, Mucorales 12.1%
➡️Majority had mortality >50%
doi.org/10.1093/ofid...
#IDSky
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
Effects of cancer therapy on AMR
Cisplatin➡️cross-resistance to FQ (target bacterial DNA)
Methotrexate➡️dihydrofolate reductase mutations➡️co-select for β-lactams/AG/fosfo resistance
Anthracyclines➡️efflux pump expression
Etoposide➡️oxidative stress➡️gyrA mutations
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
#IDSky
Cisplatin➡️cross-resistance to FQ (target bacterial DNA)
Methotrexate➡️dihydrofolate reductase mutations➡️co-select for β-lactams/AG/fosfo resistance
Anthracyclines➡️efflux pump expression
Etoposide➡️oxidative stress➡️gyrA mutations
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
#IDSky
Redirecting
doi.org
March 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Effects of cancer therapy on AMR
Cisplatin➡️cross-resistance to FQ (target bacterial DNA)
Methotrexate➡️dihydrofolate reductase mutations➡️co-select for β-lactams/AG/fosfo resistance
Anthracyclines➡️efflux pump expression
Etoposide➡️oxidative stress➡️gyrA mutations
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
#IDSky
Cisplatin➡️cross-resistance to FQ (target bacterial DNA)
Methotrexate➡️dihydrofolate reductase mutations➡️co-select for β-lactams/AG/fosfo resistance
Anthracyclines➡️efflux pump expression
Etoposide➡️oxidative stress➡️gyrA mutations
doi.org/10.1016/j.la...
#IDSky
Reposted by Mohammed Alabdullah
This is your kid.
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
February 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is your kid.
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
#antimicrobialstewardship
#IDSKY
@societyhospmed.bsky.social
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#IDSKY
@societyhospmed.bsky.social
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February 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
