A great point to keep in mind - infectious disease can come from anywhere and needs a thorough history to truly treat. Always a good idea to keep the full patient profile in mind when trying to treat them! #PITT_ID23

Here is an excellent summary of recent National Action Plans, connecting back to our big focus on antimicrobial stewardship! #PITT_ID23

Ooh, this is a fun test! Here is a great reminder from both Self Care and ID - you have to watch for botulism (Clostridium botulinum) in infants! #PITT_ID23

Very relevant to our lecture this week - resistance is something to always keep in mind, even in areas with traditionally straightforward treatment guidelines. #PITT_ID23

It's nice to see a new preventative being studied, particularly for a disease state that we can't truly cure. Hopefully this can continue on it's developmental journey #PITT_ID23

What a tweet to come across right after the UTI practicum. It's good to keep in mind that asymptomatic bacturia is normally not treated (unless the patient is pregnant)! #PITT_ID23

Here is a big highlight on why MRSA is such a massive topic in ID. It's really not comforting to see how many options are not available to treat this increasingly-common bacteria. #PITT_ID23

Here is a handy reference that includes many of the treatments we have already learned in class! #PITT_ID23

After just discussing Borrelia burgdorferi in class, this seems quite relevant. A new Borrelia-related disease may be appearing in the near future #PITT_ID23

Oh boy, another reason why we can't get antibiotics in-stock. I hope another manufacturer can pick up the pieces soon, or we may be in even worse shape in regards to shortages #PITT_ID23

Something to look ahead towards after our CAP lecture - guidelines on steroid use may be changing! #PITT_ID23

Something to keep an eye on! We may need to change our strategy for treating shigella in the near future. #PITT_ID23

An interesting development for diagnostic testing, relating back to our treatments of STIs from early in the semester. Hopefully this will help make diagnosis more accessible and encourage more treatment. #PITT_ID23

Here is another good reminder of the importance of narrowing the antibiotic spectrum when possible! #PITT_ID23

Here is a great summary article covering both historical and current c.diff treatments! #PITT_ID23

Here's an example of one of the most important aspects of infectious disease - risk reduction and infection prevention is critical! (even when it's as simple as cookie dough) #PITT_ID23

There is a very different type of ID issue highlighted in this article. Infection truly can come from any source, so it's important to be mindful of every little thing when it comes to disease prevention and identification. #PITT_ID23

Another connection on how infectious disease can lead to other long-term complications. This is why it's so key to properly treat infectious disease when we can! #PITT_ID23

This thread contains a great summary of gram negative resistance mechanisms. This will be excellent for preparing for next semester! #PITT_ID23

Once again, a great reminder that the cornerstone of infectious disease is prevention! Always cook your food properly and sanitize #PITT_ID23