UNMC Infectious Diseases Division
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A robust, world-class Division of Infectious Diseases with many areas of expertise, sharing that content, supporting the continued growth of our Division and organization, and the field of Infectious Diseases!
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More from the UNMC ID blog:
"Why veterinary antibiotic use matters to human health"
#USAAW #IDSky
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"Why veterinary antibiotic use matters to human health"
#USAAW #IDSky
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: Why Veterinary Antibiotic Use Matters to Human Health - Division of Infectious Diseases
The Overlooked Link Between Animal and Human Health When we talk about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), most of us think about hospital-acquired infections or outpatient prescribing. But the reality is...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
More from the UNMC ID blog:
"Why veterinary antibiotic use matters to human health"
#USAAW #IDSky
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"Why veterinary antibiotic use matters to human health"
#USAAW #IDSky
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A post from the blog for #USAAW on the importance of diagnostic stewardship #IDSky
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: Why Diagnostic Stewardship Matters - Division of Infectious Diseases
Antibiotics are life-saving when used appropriately, but they do not treat viral infections like colds, influenza, or COVID-19. Despite this, inappropriate prescribing remains common in outpatient set...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A post from the blog for #USAAW on the importance of diagnostic stewardship #IDSky
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At UNMC ID, we are celebrating US Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025, follow along with our blog this week as we launch daily posts! #IDSky #USAAW
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: A Call to Action for Us All - Division of Infectious Diseases
Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24: Why We Must Lead the Fight Against AMR Every November, healthcare professionals worldwide observe Antibiotic Awareness Week, a campaign dedicated to promoting...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
At UNMC ID, we are celebrating US Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025, follow along with our blog this week as we launch daily posts! #IDSky #USAAW
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Drs. Natalia Castillo, @drandrekalil.bsky.social & Carlos Gomez published this interesting case report of a prostatic abscess from Ureaplsma parvum in a patient with a heart transplant using NGS #IDSky
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Prostatic Abscess due to Ureaplasma parvum in a Heart Transplant Recipient: Diagnostic Challenges and Clinical Utility of Metagenomics Next‐Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Ureaplasma spp. are small and fastidious bacteria that may cause urogenital infections in healthy adults and, in rare cases, invasive disease. These bacteria have been increasingly recognized in immu...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Drs. Natalia Castillo, @drandrekalil.bsky.social & Carlos Gomez published this interesting case report of a prostatic abscess from Ureaplsma parvum in a patient with a heart transplant using NGS #IDSky
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
@cortes-penfield.bsky.social was part of a workgroup for the Unified PJI Definition Taskforce, which published this systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of inflammatory markers for PJI #IDSky #OrthoID
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41230391/
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Serum inflammatory markers for the screening and diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
<span><b>Aim</b>: As part of a multi-society effort to derive a unified consensus definition of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), a systematic review of serum inflammatory marker diagnostic performance for hip, knee, and shoulder PJI was performed. <b>Methods</b>: PubMed (MEDLINE) and EMBASE were sear</span> …
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November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@cortes-penfield.bsky.social was part of a workgroup for the Unified PJI Definition Taskforce, which published this systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of inflammatory markers for PJI #IDSky #OrthoID
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41230391/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41230391/
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Aurora Borealis in Omaha-Nebraska tonight is quite an amazing view!
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Aurora Borealis in Omaha-Nebraska tonight is quite an amazing view!
Our Ortho ID group has been busy lately!
Drs. Cortes-Penfield and Hewlett were authors on several papers published in the Journal of Arthroplasty as a result of the International Consensus Meeting on Infection, which was focused on Ortho ID topics
See thread below for their many contributions:
Drs. Cortes-Penfield and Hewlett were authors on several papers published in the Journal of Arthroplasty as a result of the International Consensus Meeting on Infection, which was focused on Ortho ID topics
See thread below for their many contributions:
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our Ortho ID group has been busy lately!
Drs. Cortes-Penfield and Hewlett were authors on several papers published in the Journal of Arthroplasty as a result of the International Consensus Meeting on Infection, which was focused on Ortho ID topics
See thread below for their many contributions:
Drs. Cortes-Penfield and Hewlett were authors on several papers published in the Journal of Arthroplasty as a result of the International Consensus Meeting on Infection, which was focused on Ortho ID topics
See thread below for their many contributions:
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Congratulations to Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FIDSA, FACP, for being honored at #IDWeek2025 with the 2025 IDSA Foundation Diversity Champion award.
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations to Jasmine Marcelin, MD, FIDSA, FACP, for being honored at #IDWeek2025 with the 2025 IDSA Foundation Diversity Champion award.
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
This award recognizes individuals who have had a measurable impact in advancing health equity and health care justice. https://bit.ly/4gOOMdU
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really excited to share this real world LA CAB/RPV PK in pregnancy data !! thanks @unmc-id.bsky.social and @unm.edu for collaborating!!
Long-Acting Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine for Treatment of HIV During Pregnancy: A Case Series
✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hxXPjI
✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/4hxXPjI
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
really excited to share this real world LA CAB/RPV PK in pregnancy data !! thanks @unmc-id.bsky.social and @unm.edu for collaborating!!
Our division had a great #IDWeek2025! We had 44 presentations from 30 members of our division in attendance! All of our fellows were able to attend, and it was great to see many from our division on the big stage! @idweek.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our division had a great #IDWeek2025! We had 44 presentations from 30 members of our division in attendance! All of our fellows were able to attend, and it was great to see many from our division on the big stage! @idweek.bsky.social
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New on The SHEA Podcast!
Dr. Jonathan Ryder and Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan discuss the intersection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial stewardship.
Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I
Dr. Jonathan Ryder and Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan discuss the intersection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial stewardship.
Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
New on The SHEA Podcast!
Dr. Jonathan Ryder and Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan discuss the intersection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial stewardship.
Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I
Dr. Jonathan Ryder and Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan discuss the intersection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial stewardship.
Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I
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@nkusnikmd.bsky.social presenting our blood culture shortage experience during an oral abstract session appropriately titled “A Bloody Mess!” @idweek.bsky.social #IDWeek2025 @unmc-id.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
@nkusnikmd.bsky.social presenting our blood culture shortage experience during an oral abstract session appropriately titled “A Bloody Mess!” @idweek.bsky.social #IDWeek2025 @unmc-id.bsky.social
Congrats to Dr. Jenna Preusker and co-authors on their publication about top papers for health department stewardship programs! #IDSky
@ashejournal.bsky.social
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Top publications for advancing state and local health department antimicrobial stewardship programs | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Top publications for advancing state and local health department antimicrobial stewardship programs - Volume 5 Issue 1
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October 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congrats to Dr. Jenna Preusker and co-authors on their publication about top papers for health department stewardship programs! #IDSky
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💥🆕“Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients—Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward”
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@cmijournal.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky #PCCSky #EMIMC #AMSSky #TxID #meded #Pharmsky #RXSky #MicroSky #ClinMicro @unmc.bsky.social @unmc-id.bsky.social
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@cmijournal.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky #PCCSky #EMIMC #AMSSky #TxID #meded #Pharmsky #RXSky #MicroSky #ClinMicro @unmc.bsky.social @unmc-id.bsky.social
Plasma microbial cell-free DNA sequencing in transplant and haematologic patients—promise, pitfalls, and path forward
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October 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
💥🆕“Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients—Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward”
👇Free Access
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@cmijournal.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky #PCCSky #EMIMC #AMSSky #TxID #meded #Pharmsky #RXSky #MicroSky #ClinMicro @unmc.bsky.social @unmc-id.bsky.social
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@cmijournal.bsky.social #IDSky #MedSky #PCCSky #EMIMC #AMSSky #TxID #meded #Pharmsky #RXSky #MicroSky #ClinMicro @unmc.bsky.social @unmc-id.bsky.social
Our ID division is well represented at #IDWeek2025, come find us at a talk or a poster!
@idweek.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky
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@idweek.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky
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UNMC Infectious Diseases Shines at IDWeek 2025 - Division of Infectious Diseases
Atlanta, GA | October 19–22, 2025The infectious diseases community is gathering once again for IDWeek 2025, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Division of Infectious Diseases is prou...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our ID division is well represented at #IDWeek2025, come find us at a talk or a poster!
@idweek.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky
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@idweek.bsky.social @idsainfo.bsky.social #IDSky
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IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin was in DC this week for #ALC54, an event hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Dr. Marcelin spoke on a panel, highlighting IDSA's efforts to diversify the ID workforce, advance health equity and expand access to care.
September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin was in DC this week for #ALC54, an event hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Dr. Marcelin spoke on a panel, highlighting IDSA's efforts to diversify the ID workforce, advance health equity and expand access to care.
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IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin explains the importance of a strong ID workforce, and how it can be attained via the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program, during a panel at #ALC54.
September 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
IDSA Foundation board member Dr. Jasmine Marcelin explains the importance of a strong ID workforce, and how it can be attained via the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program, during a panel at #ALC54.
Drs. Gomez, Scherger, Abbas & @drandrekalil.bsky.social published a fascinating paper in @cmijournal.bsky.social on novel diagnostic testing:
"Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40946803/
"Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40946803/
Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward - PubMed
Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
September 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Drs. Gomez, Scherger, Abbas & @drandrekalil.bsky.social published a fascinating paper in @cmijournal.bsky.social on novel diagnostic testing:
"Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40946803/
"Plasma Microbial Cell-Free DNA Sequencing in Transplant and Hematologic Patients-Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40946803/
Drs. Scherger, Gomez, Abbas, and @drandrekalil.bsky.social paired up for this review in @cmijournal.bsky.social for this narrative review on COVID-19 phenotypes #IDSky
www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
Decoding COVID-19: Phenotypes and the Pursuit of Precision Medicine
The pursuit of personalized medicine has underscored the critical role of phenotypes
and sub-phenotypes in biology and medicine. A growing body of literature has identified
diverse phenotypic manifest...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Drs. Scherger, Gomez, Abbas, and @drandrekalil.bsky.social paired up for this review in @cmijournal.bsky.social for this narrative review on COVID-19 phenotypes #IDSky
www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.org/article/S119...
Congrats to Drs. Keintz, Torres, Van Schooneveld, @mollyidpharmd.bsky.social, @bryanidpharmd.bsky.social, @drjrmarcelin.bsky.social et al on this publication!
Oral antibiotics being used to treat uncomplicated beta-hemolytic Strep bacteremia! #IDSky
Oral antibiotics being used to treat uncomplicated beta-hemolytic Strep bacteremia! #IDSky
In a retrospective study of 232 patients with uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcus BSIs, transitioning to oral antibiotics reduced hospital stay without increasing mortality or complications, suggesting OAT is a safe, effective alternative to prolonged IV therapy. doi.org/10.1017/ash....
Outcomes in uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcal bloodstream infections transitioned from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
Outcomes in uncomplicated β-hemolytic Streptococcal bloodstream infections transitioned from IV to oral antimicrobial therapy - Volume 5 Issue 1
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September 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congrats to Drs. Keintz, Torres, Van Schooneveld, @mollyidpharmd.bsky.social, @bryanidpharmd.bsky.social, @drjrmarcelin.bsky.social et al on this publication!
Oral antibiotics being used to treat uncomplicated beta-hemolytic Strep bacteremia! #IDSky
Oral antibiotics being used to treat uncomplicated beta-hemolytic Strep bacteremia! #IDSky
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The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition feat our member spotlight on Dr. Andrea Green Hines (@unmc-id.bsky.social), PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner info, our IPC series with @sheaepi.bsky.social, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social's vax recs and more! Check it out and share your thoughts.
August 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The latest PIDS newsletter is now in your 📬. This edition feat our member spotlight on Dr. Andrea Green Hines (@unmc-id.bsky.social), PIDS Foundation Annual Dinner info, our IPC series with @sheaepi.bsky.social, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social's vax recs and more! Check it out and share your thoughts.
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Our August Member Spotlight is Andrea Green Hines, MD, FPIDS. She is Assoc Prof, Adult & Pediatric ID @unmc-id.bsky.social. She serves on the PIDS Training Programs Subcommittee, which is runs PIDS Pediatric Fellows' Day @idweek.bsky.social. pids.org/2025/08/27/m...
August 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our August Member Spotlight is Andrea Green Hines, MD, FPIDS. She is Assoc Prof, Adult & Pediatric ID @unmc-id.bsky.social. She serves on the PIDS Training Programs Subcommittee, which is runs PIDS Pediatric Fellows' Day @idweek.bsky.social. pids.org/2025/08/27/m...
Recap of the NIDS Annual Meeting posted at our blog. Congrats to our ID fellows Dr. Albrecht and @nkusnikmd.bsky.social for winning top abstract awards!
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🧬 Science, Safari, and Synergy: Highlights from the 2025 NIDS Annual Meeting - Division of Infectious Diseases
The Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) hosted its annual meeting on Friday, August 15th, at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, bringing together infectious diseases professionals fro...
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August 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Recap of the NIDS Annual Meeting posted at our blog. Congrats to our ID fellows Dr. Albrecht and @nkusnikmd.bsky.social for winning top abstract awards!
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The Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN) and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) have partnered for their 45th annual symposium on Friday, August 29th.
The speaker line-up is 🔥🔥🔥! Sign up today!
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The speaker line-up is 🔥🔥🔥! Sign up today!
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August 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN) and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) have partnered for their 45th annual symposium on Friday, August 29th.
The speaker line-up is 🔥🔥🔥! Sign up today!
@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
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The speaker line-up is 🔥🔥🔥! Sign up today!
@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
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UNMC ID faculty Dr. Jenn Davis and 🌟 resident Dr. Gigi Green joined up to publish an interesting case in @cidjournal.bsky.social as part of the Clinical Delimmas in ID series:
"A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don't Fit"
#IDSky
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"A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don't Fit"
#IDSky
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A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don’t Fit
A 45-year-old female was referred to the infectious diseases (ID) clinic for interpretation of discordant human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test results.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
UNMC ID faculty Dr. Jenn Davis and 🌟 resident Dr. Gigi Green joined up to publish an interesting case in @cidjournal.bsky.social as part of the Clinical Delimmas in ID series:
"A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don't Fit"
#IDSky
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"A Blurry Line: Navigating Treatment Decisions When the Guidelines Don't Fit"
#IDSky
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