Infectious Disease Epidemiologist investigating #AMR
Based at @thekidsau.bsky.social in Perth, Australia
Interests in #auspol and global affairs, ex-MSF
Servant to two Lebanese ex-street cats
reposts ≠ endorsement
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5295-8451
Anita Williams
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1/ Jane Hinton (1919–2003) was a pioneer in the study of bacterial antibiotic resistance and one of the first two African-American women to gain the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1949). #WomanToday
I was first introduced to the @colbertlateshow.bsky.social in 2016 when on my first assignment with MSF in Jordan, and have watched almost every episode since then no matter where in the world I was.
I was on vacation in May during the last two weeks of the show, but just now caught up.
Sadness.
Findings: Use of antibiotics is unlikely to improve patient-important outcomes in individuals with non-severe, severe, or critical COVID-19 infections.
The 2025 WHO guidelines recommend against antibiotics in patients with low suspicion of bacterial infection
#AMR #IDSky #MedSky
Can Influenza Virus Cause Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock?
✅ Just Accepted
#IDTwitter
🔗 https://bit.ly/4usrnEj
OFID is seeking research on expanding diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic strategies to counter the impacts of AMR with a focus in low and middle income countries.
Learn more and submit a proposal by June 28: https://bit.ly/3OGh1l1
A new GSL-led @who.int Bulletin systematic review finds that when bans, restrictions & stewardship policies are in place, antimicrobial use drops 20–80%. This study revealed not only what works, but also where evidence gaps exist.
Read here: bit.ly/43WShsS
#AMR
Anita Williams
📢 New in AJIC!
CRE colonization affects ~14% globally 🌍 Higher in healthcare settings & varies widely by region—highlighting need for better surveillance + screening
🔗 www.ajicjournal.org/article/S019...
#InfectionPrevention #AJIC #AMR
