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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · 25d

Empirical antifungal treatment of critically ill patients with influenza-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: A propensity score weighted observational study

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Empirical antifungal treatment of critically ill patients with influenza-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: A propensity score weighted observational study

In this study of 172 ICU patients with influenza-related ARDS, empirical antifungal treatment was associated with reduced pulmonary aspergillosis incidence

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Bruno Randi, MD, PhD @brunorandimd.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚨 Preliminary results! 🚨 Our systematic review & meta-analysis on stopping quinolone prophylaxis pre-engraftment in HSCT — just presented at the XXIV Brazilian Congress of Infectious Diseases.

#HSCT 🧬
#InfectiousDiseases 🌍 #BMT 💉 #IDSky 🌌 #TxID

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Bruno Randi, MD, PhD @brunorandimd.bsky.social · Sep 18

Outstanding talk by @jobadd.bsky.social at the XXIV Brazilian Congress of Infectious Diseases on invasive fungal infections in solid organ transplantation!
#IDSky #TxID #InfectiousDiseases

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José Molina @josemolinagb.bsky.social · Jul 4

Do AMS really work in transplant units and what is yet to be done?

Happy to share our systematic review in @eclinicalmed.bsky.social which we hope will support AB stewardship implementation in SOT units and future research steps #AMSsky #TxID #IDsky

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CMI Communications @cmicomms.bsky.social · Jun 1

🎙️ Just published a new #Communicable episode: Communicable E28: Late-breaker trials at ESCMID Global: Should they change ...

Hosted by Josh Davis @gurujosh.bsky.social
Erin McCreary @erinmccreary.bsky.social
Emily McDonald @dremilymcd.bsky.social

Listen here:

#IDSky #Clinmicro #MedSky

Communicable E28: Late-breaker trials at ESCMID Global: Should they change your practice? - part 2

Editors of CMI Comms, Josh Davis, Erin McCreary and Emily McDonald...

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Takahiro Matsuo (Taka), MD @takamatsuo-id.bsky.social · May 27

【Hepatic Mucormycosis】
Excited to share our latest review on hepatic mucormycosis!

👉N=40, 1990-2025
👉histopathology (73%), culture positivity was low (36%)

Big congratulations to Hazim for leading the effort!

@mdanderson.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...

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Bruno Randi, MD, PhD @brunorandimd.bsky.social · May 25

Can we safely proceed with HSCT after COVID-19? 🤔🧬

Our new study says yes ✅ — overall survival is unchanged.

But ⚠️ the risk of acute GVHD is significantly higher in patients with prior COVID-19 😷➡️🧫

📄 Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s414...

#HSCT #COVID19 #GVHD #InfectiousDiseases #BMT #IDSky #TxID

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · May 24

Updated #IDSAGuidelines! IDSA Guidelines on Histoplasmosis Treatment: Focused Update on Asymptomatic Histoplasma Pulmonary Nodules and Mild or Moderate Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis are out now: buff.ly/vHZV7YQ

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Bruno Randi, MD, PhD @brunorandimd.bsky.social · Apr 30

We previously reported a case of fatal hepatic mucormycosis after Haplo-HSCT
⚠️ Hepatic abscess - sequencing: Mucor indicus
💉 Early liposomal amphotericin B wasn't enough
📉 Literature review: 24 cases; 50.0% multiple lesions; mortality rate 45.8%
Full text: www.jiac-j.com/article/S134...
#IDSky #TxID

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 28

Scientific Integrity Under Threat: The Role of the @idsainfo.bsky.social @pidsociety.bsky.social and @sheaepi.bsky.social Journals in an Evolving Political Landscape

Scientific Integrity Under Threat: The Role of the IDSA, PIDS, and SHEA Journals in an Evolving Political Landscape

The landscape of scientific publishing, education, and healthcare research is facing unprecedented challenges as political decisions increasingly encroach on academic freedom, data accessibility, and global health priorities.

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Camille Nelson Kotton @kottonnelson.bsky.social · Apr 26

Excited to share the updated CDC yellow book chapter on Immunocompromised Host and travel, here is the official updated website from the CDC. Let me know if you have questions or comments. www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/...

Immunocompromised Travelers

Tailor vaccine and medicine recommendations based on international travelers’ immune systems.

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Open Forum Infectious Diseases @ofidjournal.bsky.social · Apr 21

Blood virome after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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Blood virome after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Haploidentical allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation recipients (allo-HCTr) receiving post-transplant cyclophosphamide (haplo-PTCy) are at higher risk for viral infections.

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Bruno Randi, MD, PhD @brunorandimd.bsky.social · Apr 20

🚨 Measles cases are rising — stay alert, especially for immunocompromised patients.

Our group published data showing MMR after HSCT may be safe from 12 months post-Tx (if no GVHD or immunosuppression).

📰 Full article: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

#Measles #MMR #Vaccination #HSCT #IDSky

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Michael G. Ison, MD MS @michaelisonmd.bsky.social · Apr 12

A true master class on Chagas in transplantation - emerging data supports the safety of using Chagas positive donors with careful monitoring and treatment. Marcelo Radisic #ESCMIDGlobal

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International Immunocompromised Host Society @ichs-global.bsky.social · Apr 17

One week left to register for this exclusive global health session featuring leading experts reviewing the latest developments in diagnostics, treatment strategies, and challenges in immunocompromised populations.

Register Here: www.ichs.org/event-6069138

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