Love it, thanks Joseph!
23.12.2025 03:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Love it, thanks Joseph!
23.12.2025 03:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#IDsky
22.12.2025 15:24 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Interested in thoughts on any of these trials as well as suggestions for other literature to include. @uwidfellowship.bsky.social @pergamic.bsky.social @rupalij.bsky.social
22.12.2025 15:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Want the full reading list?
See βEssential Publications in Infectious Diseases 2025β link below, with more details on essential literature from this year:
pdf: app.box.com/s/ny7m9d0pdi...
Ppt on request
Thanks for reading and for everything you do.
8οΈβ£ Big Picture Takeaways
π Guidelines often rest on limited evidence
π Treatment durations keep shrinkingβeven for TB
π PO often >> IV. Safe and patient centered.
π RSV prevention is a true breakthrough
π Despite setbacks, this is still an exciting time to be in ID π
7οΈβ£ Vaccines: A Standout Year
RSV vaccines: ~80β90% reduction in RSV hospitalizations in adults β₯60
mRNA flu vaccines: superior efficacy vs standard flu shots, with more reactogenicity
Emerging data suggest mRNA vaccines may synergize with cancer immunotherapy
Woot woot! π
6οΈβ£ COVID Therapeutics: Reappraisal
Large real-world data suggest Paxlovid offers little benefit in highly vaccinated older adults.
Its role in 2025 is increasingly narrow and should be framed honestly. π
5οΈβ£ Antimicrobials: Find the niche
Cefiderocol: noninferior, not superior; reserve for salvage
Olorofim: bright spot in mold infections. Rare mold trials are hard!
Dalbavancin: viable consolidation therapy after S. aureus bacteremia clearance
Gepotidacin is here! π
4οΈβ£ Mpox: A Hard Lesson in Evidence
Randomized trials now show no clinical benefit of tecovirimat for mpox.
Animal models and uncontrolled observational data may have misled usβan important cautionary tale for outbreak therapeutics. π
3οΈβ£ STIs: Paradigm Shifts
Two practice-changing NEJM trials:
Male partner treatment for bacterial vaginosis cut recurrence nearly in half
Twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV PrEP showed ~90% protection
Implementation, cost, and access will determine real-world impact. π
2οΈβ£ Vector Control: Entomology β Outcomes
Three trials, three lessons:
Ivermectin MDA β malaria incidence
Permethrin baby wraps β infant malaria by 66%
Indoor residual spraying dramatically β mosquitoes but not infections
Bottom line: endpoints are key π
1οΈβ£ Guidelines: Shorter, Oral, Individualized
2025 continues the trend toward less is more:
CAP: shorter courses (3β5 days) if stable
TB: 4-month regimens now endorsed for select patients
cUTI: oral step-down even with bacteremia is appropriate
Individualize guidance!π
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π§΅ Essential ID Papers for 2025: A Clinicianβs Guide
Each year brings a flood of amazing ID literature.
Here are candidates for some of the most important ID papers of 2025, spanning guidelines, trials, antimicrobials, and vaccines.
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Love thisβ adding it to my teaching folder. Thanks for sharing Lisa!
24.10.2025 04:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nice work! @drrossanarosa.bsky.social have you found a disinfectant for inpatient rooms that can be used universally regardless of colonization status or do auris rooms get their own cleaning/disinfection protocol?
28.08.2025 22:37 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Welcome! Weβre thrilled to have you.
09.07.2025 21:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats!
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27.05.2025 03:49 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Very cool!
22.05.2025 20:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Very cool thanks for sharing.
10.04.2025 16:36 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats!
10.03.2025 21:38 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Let us know what you decide!
28.02.2025 05:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π so very sorry to hear
12.01.2025 00:47 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0mount rainier
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We're hiring!
Open search for Associate Director of Infection Prevention at UW Medical Center
Work in amazing academic environment with a phenomenal team.
Fantastic quality of life.
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Graduating fellows with interests in scholarship, med-ed, IP and clinical service are welcome to apply!
mount rainier
orca jumping in front of space needle
π¨π£π¨π£
We're hiring!
Open search for Associate Director of Infection Prevention at UW Medical Center
Work in amazing academic environment with a phenomenal team.
Fantastic quality of life.
Did I mention protected time for scholarly activities?
DM w q's
apply.interfolio.com/160509
#IDsky
What a great match! Canβt wait to meet them.
05.12.2024 00:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks for sharing
01.12.2024 05:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Amazing opportunity
26.11.2024 22:22 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Great thread, thank you!
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