Join U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week Nov. 18-24 & spread the word about the importance of improving #antibiotic & #antifungal use, improving health equity, and combating #AntimicrobialResistance. Download CDC’s Partner Toolkit for ways to share: https://t.co/HbbY0ICMn5 #USAAW23
Handwashing is key to preventing #FoodPoisoning. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm or cold water before, during, and after preparing food and before eating. https://t.co/sEMpCvIX55
Risk factors for C. diff include recent antibiotic use, being aged 65 or older, admission to the hospital for more than 8 hours, admission to the ICU, residency in a nursing facility, use of antacids, and recent GI surgery. Learn more here 👉https://t.co/N3xH082tbe
Resistant bacteria viruses, and fungi may be the next pandemic. But, we're not developing new treatments bc the antimicrobials market is broken. To fix it, tell Congress to pass the PASTEUR Act now. #antimicrobialresistance#pasteuract#cdiff#MedTwitter https://t.co/TqGdnM7iL0
In a newly released study, antibiotic overuse is shown to lead to widespread negative side effects, such as C. diff. Read the full article here 👇 https://t.co/nd2o3KfE0E
The 25th Annual @MAD_ID_ASP Annual Meeting is coming up quick! 🥳
Trainees: submit your research abstract early for a chance to receive a travel grant 💸
Register by April 10th to get early bird pricing! https://t.co/SMq3KFGT0N
The 25th Annual @MAD_ID_ASP Annual Meeting is coming up quick! 🥳
Trainees: submit your research abstract early for a chance to receive a travel grant 💸
Register by April 10th to get early bird pricing! https://t.co/SMq3KFGT0N
Who’s ready to 🥳 the 25th Annual @MAD_ID_ASP Antimicrobial Stewardship Meeting in ☀️ Orlando, FL May 10-13, 2023⁉️
🗓️Early bird discount & abstract submission avail through April 10
🔗 https://t.co/fUrqgZZVIq
Share w/ colleagues 👩🏾⚕️👩🏼🔬👨🏽⚕️interested in Making A Difference in ID!
Want to hear more about Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program in Dentistry? I’ll be speaking about it at @OSAP.org 2023 Annual Conference, on June 3rd. https://t.co/fi17PDjPNc #OSAPAC2023#AntimicrobialStewardship
The nation is experiencing an increase in stomach infections caused by a strain of #shigella bacteria that doesn’t respond to #antibiotics. Here’s how to protect yourself. https://t.co/Vq8kjlLQA8
Join us for a live virtual webinar to gain expert insights on various aspects of CDI care and the value of partnering with patients for optimal outcomes. The webinar is completely free and will earn you 1.5 CME/CE credits. Register here 👉https://t.co/pIN8wM73AW
Avoiding #penicillin is associated with higher health care costs, increased risk for antibiotic resistance and less effective #antibiotic therapy. https://t.co/LWhHCzEeIB