Adults on #dialysis are 100x more likely to develop a #staph bloodstream infection versus adults not on dialysis. Read more to learn about preventative measures. #themoreyouknow #PITT_ID23

Research continues to shed light on the intricate and substantial impact our #microbiomes have on our health and well-being. #PITT_ID23

Can you the guess the #pathogen? #PITT_ID23

More data to support the benefits of #vaccines, this time in ways you might not have expected! #PITT_ID23

What is the role of #memoryBcells in infectious disease? #PITT_ID23 stemcell.com/immunology-fea…

Expression of a newly identified gene in #yeast leads to a protein product that confers resistance to a lethal toxin. An interesting read on #microbial competition! What impact do you think this #discovery could have on the future of medicine? #PITT_ID23

Did you know #electrolyte imbalances can negatively impact #immunity? Mg++ is a central modulator of humoral & cell-mediated immunity! This study demonstrates #hypomagnesemia decreases efficacy of pathogen- & tumor-specific T cells. #PITT_ID23 cell.com/cell/fulltext/…

Research from our very own UPMC Hillman Cancer Center on the use of recombinant #viralvectors to initiate tumor regression in vivo. #viraltherapeutics #oncologyresearch #PITT_ID23 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33233403/

#DidUknow the #zombiefungus from the hit show #TheLastofUs is real & used therapeutically? Current research seeks to determine the full potential of #Cordyceps. Click to learn about their possible role in the tx of #DiabeticNeuropathy #PITT_ID23 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34621904/

Some #lymedisease humor for you. Borrelia burgdorferi is the causative organism responsible for Lyme Disease and can be transmitted via tick bites. Make sure to check for ticks after spending time in the great outdoors! #PITT_ID23

#PrEP may provide a protective effect from COVID-19 in #HIV patients based on this analysis #PITT_ID23

An up-close & personal look at a #Tcell! New research suggests that the #SARSCoV2 mechanism of infection could be responsible for weakened immune response to #vaccination. These findings could lead to new & improved vaccines & better immune responses! #PITT_ID23

Recent uptick in #HMPV—some medical professionals saw this coming. Click to learn why! #PITT_ID23

I love #histology! Take a look at this sample of #influenza #H5N1 under the microscope. #PITT_ID23

E. coli in action! #PITT_ID23 #cellbiology #infectiousdisease

Did you know that our T cells get tired? Researchers observe this occurrence in CAR-T-cell therapies as well as in viral infections like #HIV, #HBV, and #SARSCOV2. Follow the link to learn why researchers think this occurs! #PITT_ID23 #cellbiology #hepatitisvirus

New info on the potential of #mucosalvaccines! Follow the link to learn more! #PITT_ID23

Exciting #COVID news from Pitt Health Sciences #PITT_ID23

A two-year decline in cancer screenings & the COVID-19 #Pandemic—how are these related? Routine #CancerScreening is important for early diagnosis & optimal treatment outcomes. Click to learn why researchers think #COVID19 is related. #PITT_ID23

Second #bivalent COVID-19 #vaccine booster authorized for adults 65 and older as well as for immunocompromised patients. #PITT_ID23