William F Wright
@wwrighid.bsky.social
Fellow Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA); ABIM Infectious Diseases; ABP Clinical Microbiologist (Yale); MPH Biostatistics and Epidemiology; Clinical Researcher
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Disney fans take a guess where we got this very tasty mummy Mickey Mouse treat!
Disney fans take a guess where we got this very tasty mummy Mickey Mouse treat!
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Disney fans take a guess where we got this very tasty mummy Mickey Mouse treat!
Disney fans take a guess where we got this very tasty mummy Mickey Mouse treat!
Reposted by William F Wright
Eravacycline: a further weapon against NDM-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae? The case of a man with surgical site infection successfully treated with eravacycline plus ceftazidime/avibactam plus aztreonam
doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
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doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Eravacycline: a further weapon against NDM-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae? The case of a man with surgical site infection successfully treated with eravacycline plus ceftazidime/avibactam plus aztreonam
doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
#JACAMRNews #IDSky #AMRrounds @wwrighid.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1093/jaca...
#JACAMRNews #IDSky #AMRrounds @wwrighid.bsky.social
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#FUOrounds: This week celebrating the University of Tennessee win and invited to discuss #FUO at the Southern Grit to enjoy collegial friendship and good southern food!
#FUOrounds: This week celebrating the University of Tennessee win and invited to discuss #FUO at the Southern Grit to enjoy collegial friendship and good southern food!
September 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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#FUOrounds: This week celebrating the University of Tennessee win and invited to discuss #FUO at the Southern Grit to enjoy collegial friendship and good southern food!
#FUOrounds: This week celebrating the University of Tennessee win and invited to discuss #FUO at the Southern Grit to enjoy collegial friendship and good southern food!
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Although UK football 🏈 lost to Ol Miss, we are starting the Fall 2025 FUOrounds at Salt and Vinegar in Lexington, Kentucky tonight! DM if you are interested in hosting an event.
Although UK football 🏈 lost to Ol Miss, we are starting the Fall 2025 FUOrounds at Salt and Vinegar in Lexington, Kentucky tonight! DM if you are interested in hosting an event.
September 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Humbled today as a patient’s wife who works with Dr Watson (who is yes still living at age 97) brought me a signed copy of his book!
Humbled today as a patient’s wife who works with Dr Watson (who is yes still living at age 97) brought me a signed copy of his book!
August 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Humbled today as a patient’s wife who works with Dr Watson (who is yes still living at age 97) brought me a signed copy of his book!
Humbled today as a patient’s wife who works with Dr Watson (who is yes still living at age 97) brought me a signed copy of his book!
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Formerly known as Pizza Planet and inspired by the muppets character Rizzo the Rat, Pizzerizzo in Hollywood Studios is closing operations on June 7, 2025 to make way for the Monsters Inc themed area!
Formerly known as Pizza Planet and inspired by the muppets character Rizzo the Rat, Pizzerizzo in Hollywood Studios is closing operations on June 7, 2025 to make way for the Monsters Inc themed area!
June 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Formerly known as Pizza Planet and inspired by the muppets character Rizzo the Rat, Pizzerizzo in Hollywood Studios is closing operations on June 7, 2025 to make way for the Monsters Inc themed area!
Formerly known as Pizza Planet and inspired by the muppets character Rizzo the Rat, Pizzerizzo in Hollywood Studios is closing operations on June 7, 2025 to make way for the Monsters Inc themed area!
US veterans mark 81 years since D-Day in France
YouTube video by USA TODAY
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June 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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April 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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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....
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Are you available to connect by direct message here or offline?
Are you available to connect by direct message here or offline?
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Are you available to connect by direct message here or offline?
Are you available to connect by direct message here or offline?
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🔥 Ceftriaxone MIC cutoff of 8 μg/ml is an excellent predictor of ESBL production; PPV and NPV approaching 100% and 99.5%, respectively.
doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00716-14
🔥 Ceftriaxone MIC cutoff of 8 μg/ml is an excellent predictor of ESBL production; PPV and NPV approaching 100% and 99.5%, respectively.
doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00716-14
Determining the Optimal Ceftriaxone MIC for Triggering Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Confirmatory Testing | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
ABSTRACT As routine testing of clinical isolates for extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production
(screen plus phenotypic confirmatory testing) is no longer required by the Clinical
and Laboratory ...
doi.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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🔥 Ceftriaxone MIC cutoff of 8 μg/ml is an excellent predictor of ESBL production; PPV and NPV approaching 100% and 99.5%, respectively.
doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00716-14
🔥 Ceftriaxone MIC cutoff of 8 μg/ml is an excellent predictor of ESBL production; PPV and NPV approaching 100% and 99.5%, respectively.
doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00716-14
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🚨 Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) rounds at Disney Springs with cold brew coffee and special cookies!
🚨 Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) rounds at Disney Springs with cold brew coffee and special cookies!
March 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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🚨 Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) rounds at Disney Springs with cold brew coffee and special cookies!
🚨 Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) rounds at Disney Springs with cold brew coffee and special cookies!
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🚨 Poll:
1. Is anyone using 3-weeks ABX for residual DFO after I&D?
2. In the study objectives, is anyone concerned with not requiring histology?
doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
🚨 Poll:
1. Is anyone using 3-weeks ABX for residual DFO after I&D?
2. In the study objectives, is anyone concerned with not requiring histology?
doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
Three Weeks Versus Six Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Pilot Trial
In this prospective, randomized pilot trial investigating the duration of postdebridement antibiotic therapy for diabetic foot osteomyelitis, a short durat
doi.org
February 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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🚨 Poll:
1. Is anyone using 3-weeks ABX for residual DFO after I&D?
2. In the study objectives, is anyone concerned with not requiring histology?
doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
🚨 Poll:
1. Is anyone using 3-weeks ABX for residual DFO after I&D?
2. In the study objectives, is anyone concerned with not requiring histology?
doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa1758
Reposted by William F Wright
Successful use of ceftazidime/avibactam for an XDR K. pneumoniae empyema secondary to a pleural-biliary fistula:
🔥 New #AMRrounds article just published 👇
https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf019
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🔥 New #AMRrounds article just published 👇
https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf019
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February 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Successful use of ceftazidime/avibactam for an XDR K. pneumoniae empyema secondary to a pleural-biliary fistula:
🔥 New #AMRrounds article just published 👇
https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf019
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🔥 New #AMRrounds article just published 👇
https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlaf019
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🚨 Which risk factor is not recommended for HIV IM Cabotegravir PreP?
A. IVDU
B. Insertive anal/vaginal
C. Receptive anal/vaginal/neovaginal
D. CrCl 30-60 or lower
🚨 Which risk factor is not recommended for HIV IM Cabotegravir PreP?
A. IVDU
B. Insertive anal/vaginal
C. Receptive anal/vaginal/neovaginal
D. CrCl 30-60 or lower
February 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🚨 Which risk factor is not recommended for HIV IM Cabotegravir PreP?
A. IVDU
B. Insertive anal/vaginal
C. Receptive anal/vaginal/neovaginal
D. CrCl 30-60 or lower
🚨 Which risk factor is not recommended for HIV IM Cabotegravir PreP?
A. IVDU
B. Insertive anal/vaginal
C. Receptive anal/vaginal/neovaginal
D. CrCl 30-60 or lower
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No words needed for this one
No words needed for this one
February 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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No words needed for this one
No words needed for this one
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🚨 Which of the following has a mite-house mouse life cycle and transmitted to humans to cause an eschar rash?
A. R akari
B. R parkeri
C. R prowazekii
D. R rickettsii
🚨 Which of the following has a mite-house mouse life cycle and transmitted to humans to cause an eschar rash?
A. R akari
B. R parkeri
C. R prowazekii
D. R rickettsii
February 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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🚨 Which of the following has a mite-house mouse life cycle and transmitted to humans to cause an eschar rash?
A. R akari
B. R parkeri
C. R prowazekii
D. R rickettsii
🚨 Which of the following has a mite-house mouse life cycle and transmitted to humans to cause an eschar rash?
A. R akari
B. R parkeri
C. R prowazekii
D. R rickettsii
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🚨 #AMRrounds: Citrobacter koseri is intrinsically resistant to amoxicillin/ampicillin by which chromosomal Bla-enzyme?
A. AmpC
B. CKO
C. SHV
D. TEM
🚨 #AMRrounds: Citrobacter koseri is intrinsically resistant to amoxicillin/ampicillin by which chromosomal Bla-enzyme?
A. AmpC
B. CKO
C. SHV
D. TEM
February 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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🚨 #AMRrounds: Citrobacter koseri is intrinsically resistant to amoxicillin/ampicillin by which chromosomal Bla-enzyme?
A. AmpC
B. CKO
C. SHV
D. TEM
🚨 #AMRrounds: Citrobacter koseri is intrinsically resistant to amoxicillin/ampicillin by which chromosomal Bla-enzyme?
A. AmpC
B. CKO
C. SHV
D. TEM
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🚨 Remember with cardiac implantable device infections, survival increases with removal of the device; particularly if the valve is infected!
doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.497
🚨 Remember with cardiac implantable device infections, survival increases with removal of the device; particularly if the valve is infected!
doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.497
February 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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🚨 Remember with cardiac implantable device infections, survival increases with removal of the device; particularly if the valve is infected!
doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.497
🚨 Remember with cardiac implantable device infections, survival increases with removal of the device; particularly if the valve is infected!
doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.497
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🚨 Which microorganism is most likely to be associated with a prosthetic valve endocarditis 15 months in the post-operative period?
A. HACEK
B. MRSA
C. MSSA
D. Streptococcus species
🚨 Which microorganism is most likely to be associated with a prosthetic valve endocarditis 15 months in the post-operative period?
A. HACEK
B. MRSA
C. MSSA
D. Streptococcus species
February 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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🚨 Which microorganism is most likely to be associated with a prosthetic valve endocarditis 15 months in the post-operative period?
A. HACEK
B. MRSA
C. MSSA
D. Streptococcus species
🚨 Which microorganism is most likely to be associated with a prosthetic valve endocarditis 15 months in the post-operative period?
A. HACEK
B. MRSA
C. MSSA
D. Streptococcus species
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🚨 Which solid-organ transplantation is associated with the highest risk of donor Toxoplasmosis in a seronegative recipient?
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Pulmonary
D. Renal
🚨 Which solid-organ transplantation is associated with the highest risk of donor Toxoplasmosis in a seronegative recipient?
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Pulmonary
D. Renal
February 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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🚨 Which solid-organ transplantation is associated with the highest risk of donor Toxoplasmosis in a seronegative recipient?
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Pulmonary
D. Renal
🚨 Which solid-organ transplantation is associated with the highest risk of donor Toxoplasmosis in a seronegative recipient?
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Pulmonary
D. Renal
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Lift other people up. Don’t be the person who brings other people down. It’s as simple as that.
Lift other people up. Don’t be the person who brings other people down. It’s as simple as that.
January 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Lift other people up. Don’t be the person who brings other people down. It’s as simple as that.
Lift other people up. Don’t be the person who brings other people down. It’s as simple as that.
#IDSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @cidjournal.bsky.social @ofidjournal.bsky.social
Which of the following if normal would have the highest negative predictive value (NPV) for the cardiopulmonary phase of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Liver panel
C. Platelet count
D. Prothrombin time
Which of the following if normal would have the highest negative predictive value (NPV) for the cardiopulmonary phase of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Liver panel
C. Platelet count
D. Prothrombin time
January 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Which of the following if normal would have the highest negative predictive value (NPV) for the cardiopulmonary phase of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Liver panel
C. Platelet count
D. Prothrombin time
Which of the following if normal would have the highest negative predictive value (NPV) for the cardiopulmonary phase of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Liver panel
C. Platelet count
D. Prothrombin time
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🚨 COVID-19 NAAT testing:
1. NAAT recommended over antigen-based tests
2. Interpret Ct values with caution as these are not true quantitative assays
🚨 COVID-19 NAAT testing:
1. NAAT recommended over antigen-based tests
2. Interpret Ct values with caution as these are not true quantitative assays
January 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🚨 COVID-19 NAAT testing:
1. NAAT recommended over antigen-based tests
2. Interpret Ct values with caution as these are not true quantitative assays
🚨 COVID-19 NAAT testing:
1. NAAT recommended over antigen-based tests
2. Interpret Ct values with caution as these are not true quantitative assays
#IDSky #PharmSky #TransplantIDSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @cidjournal.bsky.social @ofidjournal.bsky.social @sidpharm.bsky.social
Which of the CMV antiviral resistance mutations would affect Letermovir?
A. UL51
B. UL54
C. UL56
D. UL97
Which of the CMV antiviral resistance mutations would affect Letermovir?
A. UL51
B. UL54
C. UL56
D. UL97
January 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Which of the CMV antiviral resistance mutations would affect Letermovir?
A. UL51
B. UL54
C. UL56
D. UL97
Which of the CMV antiviral resistance mutations would affect Letermovir?
A. UL51
B. UL54
C. UL56
D. UL97