Look beyond the headlines. What do the latest WHO leprosy figures mean? Maria del Mar Marais, Head of Programme Management Lepra UK, breaks down what the 2025 data really tells us at the midpoint of the WHO Global Leprosy Strategy 2021–2030: https://ow.ly/T1Jr50ZS7Ri

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#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #microsky #publichealth In this study, increasing doses of antimicrobial prophylaxis did not improve SSI (surgical site infection )prevention.
@eclinicalmed.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl...

#Medsky🧪 #IDSky #publichealth Understanding of #longCOVID has evolved dramatically since it was first described in the early days of the pandemic. #LongCOVID was initially dismissed by much of the medical community altogether…
@weselymd.bsky.social

"Our findings underscore that infectious disease spillover and emergence are multi-causal, and that no one-size-fits-all strategy can prevent #epidemics and #pandemics."

So what can we do, then?

See suggestions in this interesting (but sobering) read

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#Medsky🧪 #pedsky #IDsky #vaccinesmatter #obsky #neurosky #publichealth Are #congenitalTORCH ( #toxoplasmosis, #syphilis, #rubella, #cytomegalovirus, or #herpessimplex) infections associated with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric outcomes?

Really enjoyed writing this with Ahmad Mourad & @cortes-penfield.bsky.social! See our take on the SNAP trial's results.

Well-designed trials supported by other RCTs and observational data warrant elevation of cefazolin to the top spot in MSSA bacteremia treatment #IDSky

In 🇦🇺, the treatment of meloidosis is 2-8 weeks of IV mero/ceftaz followed by 3-6 months of high dose PO Trim/Sulfa

In single center RCT, comparing IV to IV+PO:

-Less relapse in IV+PO (29% vs. 6%)
-81%in PO hd ADR in Trim/Sulfa group requiring 5admissions (1 ICU)‼️

doi.org/10.1093/ofid...

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IDSA and ESCMID released consensus statements to assist in managing individuals with Staphylococcus aureus and follow-up blood cultures. This review will focus on adult patients and additional information on the pediatric population.
#IDsky #Medsky
www.contagionlive.com/view/idsa-es...

Viral remnants causing vascular damage. Long COVID claims surging 2-3 weeks post-ER. AI chatbots duped by political "pink slime."

This week's newsletter was so packed I had to split it into 2 parts!

Part I (COVID): buff.ly/nSoGZsi
Part II (Med News): buff.ly/MEx3iKr

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Routine #MeningococcalBVaccine rates remain low across the United States, highlighting the need for improved delivery, particularly among high-risk populations. #IDSky

Confirmed measles cases in USA reach 3659, with ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Illinois via @bhadeliamd.bsky.social and her team at Boston U

#publichealth #EpiSky #vaccines #IDSky

Surveillance data for invasive meningococcal disease in the USA has revealed shifting serogroup dominance, outbreaks beyond traditional settings, and increasing incidence among adults.

How should the prevention framework adapt to keep up with these changes?

👉️ buff.ly/XdNVWBi

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🆕 Just published in Leprosy Review Vol 97/3

Practical knowledge of nursing for leprosy sanatorium residents based on their historical background by Mari Ito

https://leprosyreview.org/article/97/3/20-26029

#Leprosy #Nursing #IDSky #MedSky

The evaluation covers:
▪️ HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Europe 2025 – 2024 data (bit.ly/4henpf4)
▪️ Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring in Europe 2024 – 2022 data (bit.ly/4hC7XbI)

#TB #HIV #AIDS #ECDC #IDsky #EpiSky

📢 EU-WISH partners are meeting in Vienna!

🗓️ 6-8 October 2026, we will gather at @ages.at in Vienna for the 2nd EU-WISH International Workshop and Consortium Meeting.

We come together to:
• reflect on achievements;
• review ongoing activities;
• identify our next steps

#EU_WISH #IDsky #Episky

This October, visit Colchester Library for A New Face for Leprosy photographic exhibition. Discover inspiring photography & rare archive artefacts challenging myths around this disease.

📆 1–31 Oct 2026
📍 Colchester Library
https://ow.ly/PFjg50ZKBoL

📷 Tom Bradley Photography
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When are respiratory #viruses such as the #flu, common cold or SARS-CoV-2 more likely to spread?

Perramon-Malavez et al. describe the timing, regularity & overlap of epidemics across 18 respiratory viruses in Catalonia (Spain) using microbiologically confirmed data

#IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky 🧪🛟🧫

Today is #WorldRabiesDay.

Rabies is one of the most horrifying infections.

Awareness, animal-bite avoidance, vaccination and prompt action after an exposure save lives.

Find out more from NHS Lothian Travel Clinics:
services.nhslothian.scot/travelclinic...

#Rabies #TravelHealth #IDSky

"P. aeruginosa subverts mucosal immunity and establishes a self-sustaining immunopathological loop, offering potential targets for #CF precision therapies."

really interesting - may have analogies in other infections too

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