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Kentucky Antimicrobial Stewardship Innovation Consortium kymdro.org/kasic/

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Pondering Plausibility. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Linezolid for Line Infections kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8854

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

28.02.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Treat a Patient, Not a Number. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn What To Do When the Vanc MIC is 2? kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8844

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

21.02.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t get Lackadaisical on Lactobacillus spp. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn how to Beat the Bug: Lactobacillus spp. kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8834

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

14.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only the Pee for Me. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to Know Your Antibiotic: Nitrofurantoin kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8820

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

07.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another Reason to De-escalate. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Ξ²-lactam/Ξ²-lactamase Inhibitors for MSSA kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8807

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

31.01.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It Says Susceptible. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for ESBL UTIs kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8797

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

24.01.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advantages with HD. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Hemodialysis-only Antibiotic Dosing kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8784

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

17.01.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t Rub Salt in the Wound. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to Know Your Antibiotics: Silent Sodium kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8774

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

10.01.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leave-it-floxacin. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn how to Pick Your Poison: Legionella Pneumonia kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8753

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

20.12.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legionella+, Now What? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn How Long for Legionella? kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8729

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

13.12.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cefdinir? Not so Fast! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Cefdinir PO for Bacteremic UTI kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8710

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

06.12.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Antimicrobial Resistance Combating antimicrobial resistance, a global threat

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but CDC's commitment to combating the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues. Fighting AR takes all of us and everyone can play a role. bit.ly/4lVnLGF #USAAW25

24.11.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which One Should I Pick? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to Know your Antifungal: Echinocandins kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8686

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

22.11.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment and the Food Supply: Causes and How It Spreads AR is a One Health issue, meaning the health of people, animals and the environment are connected.

Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of the environment (e.g., water and soil). This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3HIzj1F #USAAW25

21.11.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Controlling the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance Combat AR through infection prevention, improved antibiotic/antifungal use, actions to slow spread.

DYK animals, including our pets and livestock, can carry germs that can spread and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR)? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself & your pet & fight AR. bit.ly/45rwCLa #USAAW25

20.11.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Healthy Habits: Antibiotic Do's and Don'ts Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren't always the answer.

Antibiotic and antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infections, but any use can cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR). Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/4603t9S #USAAW25

19.11.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Antimicrobial Resistance: Causes and How It Spreads AR can spread between people, animals, and the environment, and can cause deadly infections.

To fight #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) we have to recognize that the health of people closely connects to the health of animals and our shared environment. Everyone plays a role in fighting AR. Learn more bit.ly/4mAMTTS.

18.11.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Too Good To Be True? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Cefuroxime PO for Bacteremic UTI. kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8671

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

15.11.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tracking and Trending. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Antimicrobial Use Metrics: Measure up Your Stewardship kymdro.org/kasic/?p=4692

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

08.11.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gentamicin for Pseudomonas? Not so Fast! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Susceptible No More: Aminoglycoside Update kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8644

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

02.11.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can I use Ceftriaxone Monotherapy? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Enterococcal Coverage in Diabetic Foot Infections. kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8631

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

25.10.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorry Cipro, You can’t Sit with Us. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Ciprofloxacin for Pneumonia kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8619

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

18.10.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This Heartburn feels like an Uncontrolled Infection! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Chelation with Fluoroquinolones and Tetracyclines kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8603

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

11.10.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelf the Cefepime! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about a Species Spotlight: Citrobacter koseri & Citrobacter amalonaticus kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8592

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

04.10.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t Touch that Dapto! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to Not Let the Bug Beat You: E. casseliflavus and E. gallinarum kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8575

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

27.09.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you for highlighting this! Was not aware of the SNAP trial results for PSSA. Definitely see the preference if appropriate penicillin susceptibility testing is available. Perhaps we will see an update in the next AHA endocarditis guidelines.

27.09.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pondering Penicillin? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn that when it comes to Penicillin for S. aureus, Is it Aye or Nay? kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8559

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

20.09.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Cefpodoxime Active? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about Ceftriaxone Guided IV to PO kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8544

#IDTSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

13.09.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Too Comfy with Keflex? Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn how to Not Let the Bug Beat You: Viridans Group Streptococci kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8524

#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky#pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

07.09.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Life is a Lie. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn how to answer life’s most important question - Bactericidal vs. Bacteriostatic: Does it Matter? kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8511

#IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

30.08.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0