Das Pillay

When not on the golf course, or hydrating with single malt whiskey, I occupy myself killing nasty bugs like #MRSA and C.diff. #antibiotics #sepsis #microbiology

[Abid Hussain @MicrobLog_me_uk]

@antibugdoc Flies in the face of #AMS and carbapenem sparing strategies. #CPE #AMR

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

Appalling. New international HAP/VAP guide recommending carbapenem (erta) as narrow spect. for early onset/low risk. https://t.co/a0Fsna2Ksk

[Abid Hussain @MicrobLog_me_uk]

Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis prior to GI surgery – is oral doxycycline and metronidazole adequate? https://t.co/R4a2TPo4RX @antibugdoc

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

A ward closure story to chirp you up @codd_jane @thegillabbott @antibugdoc https://t.co/5HoQefmKFY

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Dead pigeons in walls close ward at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary https://t.co/Vqtuh2Atbn

[Abid Hussain @MicrobLog_me_uk]

Multidrug-Resistant Enterococcal Infections: New Compounds, Novel Therapies? https://t.co/VIsDeRvmCp @antibugdoc @bhogal_pathogen

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

The effect of antibiotic use on prevalence of nosocomial vancomycin-resistant enterococci @MicrobLog_me_uk @ItishaG https://t.co/LrKOaTAP4G

[Keith Klugman @findingpneumo]

Vaccines are vital to tackle #1 killer of kids – pneumonia – and reduce deaths by 2030 https://t.co/Jjy5xiSprE #VaccinesWork #Goalkeepers17

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

What is the role of oral corticosteroids for those with acute sore throat? Read our latest rapid recommendations https://t.co/nmGSnFGikl

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Should we abandon “finishing the course”? Editorial maps what is known about the optimal length of antibiotic use
https://t.co/TIdi4GLqut

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

Invasive dental procedures may contribute to the development of infective prosthetic valve endocarditis in adults. https://t.co/Xhzk63Ug4G

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

@DJFMack Very simple and helpful tool, but are the number projections realistic?

[NHS NE&Yorks AMR - Philip HOWARD OBE @AntibioticLeeds]

https://t.co/WwRUPDzDWi Antibiotics for their children @EditorNPPG

[BBC Health News @bbchealth]

Alarm as 'super malaria' spreads in South East Asia https://t.co/LWFB4ZvHX4

[NICE @NICEComms]

Most common ear infections should not be treated with antibiotics. Read the full story: https://t.co/gecMYzfTjS #AMR

[Brad Langford @BRxAD]

Insightful thoughts about reducing prolonged #antibiotic duration in primary care ⤵️ https://t.co/qao1y3cvgT via @theashleys @ASHPOfficial

[Abid Hussain @MicrobLog_me_uk]

Evaluation of a Semiquantitative #MALDI Method for Rapid #AST of Positive Blood Cultures https://t.co/v0yn8IwzBE @antibugdoc

[Abid Hussain @MicrobLog_me_uk]

Diagnostic Stewardship to Improve Antimicrobial Use https://t.co/oY5c0xofn6 @antibugdoc #UKCPAINJC #DIPC #AMS

[University Hospitals Birmingham @uhbtrust]

Delighted to announce that the HEFT antibiotic target has been delivered for 2016/17, superb teamwork by all! @Microblog_me_uk @antibugdoc

[Das Pillay @antibugdoc]

No routine antibiotic prophylaxis for burns except for severe, req. ventilation. Evidence review @MicrobLog_me_uk https://t.co/Ygz4spEg2s