Learning point of the day: Interferon Gamma Release Assays are more specific than tuberculin skin tests for M. tuberculosis, but did you know that there are several nontuberculous mycobacteria that cross-react with an IGRA? Thanks to Dr. Lin for the mycobacterial master class!

What could be more fun than a bridal shower? Two bridal showers at the same time! Congratulations, Sharon and Ruby! We're so glad we got to celebrate this special time with you!

Congratulations to i4Kids Member, Dr. Megan Culler Freeman (@mcfreeID) for being awarded the Children's Trust Grant! 🎉 @PittPediatrics @ChildrensPgh

Shoutout to our recent fellowship graduate and superstar physician-scientist @mcfreeID for representing our wonderful field at #PAS2023!

We have so much to congratulate Dr. Glenn Rapsinski on including winning a K award for his research, graduating fellowship, and becoming one of our newest attendings here at CHP! Our group is so lucky to get to keep you on board!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻#infectiousdiseases #pediatrics #pedsID

CHP kicked off Advanced Practice Provider Week this Week and our Peds ID group just wants to thank our lovely APPs (Holly Thomas and Katie Kinley) for the amazing work they do everyday! @HollyIDPAC

We have the coolest attendings! Check out this amazing work done by @fablabpitt! Congratulations Dr. McElroy and to all those who collaborated. 👏🏻👏🏻

Happy July 1st to all the new residents and fellows! #July1st #IDfellow

Just throwing a huge shoutout to our *FABULOUS* graduating senior fellows, Dr. Megan Freeman and Dr. Joshua Doyle! Our program was so lucky to have had you! Congratulations on completing Peds ID Fellowship! We know you will go out and change the world! @mcfreeID

Hi Febrile friends!! Want some Febrile merch? A microbe mug🦠☕️? A tote for your Sanford Guide? 🤓Check it out!!! https://t.co/SgvxiBkhpQ *I only have a limited supply for the lanyards for now until the next order comes in, so get them while they last!! #IDTwitter #IDMedEd

Congrats to @haleycarts, PhD(!), and mentor @fablabpitt! 🍾

Pt from PA, immunocompetent, visits farms in the area p/w back pain found to have lung mass. Initially dx'ed w/ presumed lung cancer Lung biopsy path:

😭that @littlebugdrug is moving on, but also we can’t wait to meet you! Join us! 💊 🧫 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️

Congratulations to assistant professor Timothy Hand on his recognition by the Society of Mucosal Immunology as a 2021 Emerging Leader. Read more: https://t.co/4iCEWSzVBx #H2P #PittMed @ChildrensPgh @thehandiestlab

You could compose the next great ode to a GPC! #dressasmicrobes check out @Peds_ID @ChildrensPgh

New publication. Viral Coinfection and Nasal Cytokines in Children With Clinically Diagnosed Acute Sinusitis with @Jgecko77 @PittGenAcadPeds @PittPediatrics @PittTweet

We ❤️ our Erins, PharmD!

You will get great training in #pedsID for both healthy and immunocompromised kids from an amazing team of #clinicianeducators, #physicianscientists, and #IDadvocates. You can even dress as your favorite pathogen. DM for more!

Looking for a truly infectious pediatric subspecialty fellowship? @Peds_ID fellowship position available @ChildrensPgh to start July 2022! #pedsID #pedsresidency #IDtwitter #medtwitter #tweetiatrician @FuturePedsRes @febrile @PIDSociety @IDSAFoundation

Any entire team in blue? Must be @Peds_ID team celebrating @WHO Antibiotic Awareness Week! #WAAW2021 #GoBlueforAMR