Cal Infectious Dis.
@IDCalAssoc
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The Infectious Disease Association of California serves physicians, pharmacists, and nurses with an interest in infectious diseases, HIV, and infection control.
California, USA
Joined January 2015
Cellex and Mayo Clinic Launch Tests to Determine COVID-19 Immunity from Previous Exposure | BioSpace https://t.co/25QZrCXqS2
#jobs
biospace.com
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first blood test that looks for the antibodies against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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FDA Allows Use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for Severely Ill Patients Under Emergency IND
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Repeat after me: Old people are not disposable, not during the coronavirus crisis or ever
nydailynews.com
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently suggested older adults should sacrifice themselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This brings forth my greatest fear: that ageism in society will lead leaders and o…
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If you are looking for reliable information on the current 2019 nCoV outbreak, check out @IDSAinfo’s resource webpage. The page has been developed by ID professionals and is a credible resource for information. https://t.co/nS4Dj3w7Z1
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Wearing a facemask is not necessary protection against #COVID19. IDSA shares the four things you need to know in a new infographic: https://t.co/jn9yTLBGnz
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Registration Opens for 2020 IDAC Winter Symposium, March 7, in Oakland, CA.
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Lack of new antibiotics threatens global efforts to contain drug-resistant infections. says the World Health Organization.
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The Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report released today by @CDCgov sheds light on the growing public health crisis of antibiotic resistance. IDSA urges policy makers to respond to the report’s warning with investments & commitment. https://t.co/LZ8hCfP6Ez
#DISARMSuperbugs
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The first new strain of #HIV that’s been identified in 19 years, HIV-1 Group M, subtype L, has been discovered by a group of researchers in Chicago. https://t.co/WGoi9x9IaJ
#EndHIVepidemic
chicagotribune.com
Scientist Mary Rodgers spends her days tracking killers — elusive, constantly mutating viruses that travel the globe and are responsible for illness or death in millions of people. Wednesday,…
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Hospitals Should Replace Infection-Prone Scopes With Safer Models, F.D.A. Says https://t.co/dzZ7fJ838t
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2 West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed In Riverside County https://t.co/Ln1DDMqlne
cbsnews.com
A 65-year-old Mecca woman and a 71-year-old Coachella man were admitted to hospitals for West Nile virus treatment in recent weeks.
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Registered for @IDCalAssoc Advanced #antimicrobialstewardship Symposium in Oakland! https://t.co/rCMwz1O4wV Looking forward to learning from @jpogue1 @idpharmd @Keith_S_Kaye @Marisa_Holubar, Erin Epson @CAPublicHealth, George Sakoulas, and Raymond Chinn 👍
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Super proud of our team showing #bedside #nurses can improve outcomes in #antimicrobialstewardship and #infectionprevention. Let's get out of our silos and work together! This was our model & initial proof of concept, we need more experimentation & study! @RitaOlans @IDroadrunner
NEW 🔥study @DHpharmd @IDroadrunner @RitaOlans demonstrates successful engagement of bedside nurses in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention activities. #IDTwitter #NurseTwitter
https://t.co/JigwPwonjb
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One Week to Pre-Register for Advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium July 13, 2019 -- Marriott Hotel, Oakland, CA https://t.co/Zvd4i10ESD
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Several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility for small dogs. https://t.co/pMnPdVmcZn
nbcnews.com
Several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility for small dogs in Marion County.
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The first ever genetically engineered virus has successfully treated a case of antibiotic-resistance in a human being.
wsj.com
Researchers said they treated a teen patient’s antibiotic-resistant infection with the help of genetically engineered viruses. The effort points to a potential path for countering the growing threat...
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Vaccines are the best way to protect children from 14 serious diseases by age 2. As #NIIW’s 25th anniversary approaches, we’ll explore #HowVaccinesWork and their impact on keeping families healthy. Join us in saying #ivax2protect next week: https://t.co/i7QLx7dpaq
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As measles cases in the U.S. reach the highest level in 25 yrs, 200+ students & staff at universities in LA have been placed under quarantine. IDSA spokesperson Dr. Saad Omer (@SaadOmer3) explains why the quarantine is a necessary measure. https://t.co/YVrNFtRq2R
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The longer these #measles outbreaks continue, the greater the chance measles will again get a sustained foothold in the US. #Vaccination is the best way to protect against measles. Read more from @Reuters:
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