Here’s how you determine what therapy to start empirically while awaiting antimicrobial susceptibility testing for an 87-year-old with a UTI who was on Ceftriaxone, but her blood cultures just returned with E. coli, and the isolate is positive for the CTX-M gene. #MedTwitter
ID Update: Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) has been shown to reduce the incidence of gonorrhea, syphilis, and Chlamydia among cisgender MSM and transgender women who have had at least 1 of these STIs in the past 12 months. https://t.co/lNufISd8Sz #ABXStewardship
AMS Practice Pearl: A recent study found that ~20% of discharge antimicrobial prescribing was suboptimal. Extra duration was common, especially for perioperative agents. AMS efforts at discharge may help. Abstract here: https://t.co/eKs0H1LCTS. #AntimicrobialStewardship
Here's a sentiment that's worth repeating: antimicrobial stewards should not be thought of as "antibiotic police," but as passionate and insightful allies in the quest to improve patient care! Check out this piece by @emilylheil for more!
#Antibiotics and #antifungals are powerful tools to fight infections, but they can also cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance. Did you know that every Sanford Guide anti-infective page contains information about common adverse effects?
Calling all clinicians passionate about #antimicrobialstewardship! 💊🦠
The @ASHPOfficial/@SIDPharm joint statement is a valuable resource for recognizing and empowering #pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship!
Be sure to check it out in #AJHP! https://t.co/FHa5bJxcf3
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Did you miss our July 13 webinar on our Spectra of Activity, colonization, contamination, and newly discovered pathogens? You can now watch the recording here: https://t.co/YHwe1qJKEF.
It's no secret that @UnivOfKansas grads love to show off their school spirit. To all the Jayhawks living in Oklahoma and elsewhere, just know you're always welcome back in the Sunflower State. Rock Chalk!
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Available for immediate shipping! Our 2023 print guides include numerous updated treatment recommendations, the addition of newly-approved drugs, revised “shorter is better” duration of therapy in Table 3, reworked pharmacology data, and more. Order here https://t.co/vq3nSJrMbd.
Join us today, March 30th, at 2 pm ET for a live Sanford Guide mobile app walk-through. We'll cover navigation, new and popular features, pro tips, and more. You'll also be able to ask questions and suggest new features/content. Register here: https://t.co/6Od43Nm9mR.