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01 Aug 2023:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Sensititre broth external contamination.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Sensititre broth external contamination.
Several laboratories, including the EUCAST Development Laboratory,
have over the last several months experienced contamination of packages
of Sensititre broth. The contamination occurs on the outside of vials
and the inside of the packaging material. It consists of "powdery"
nonbiological material laden with Bacillus spp. The broths themselves
appear unaffected but unless carefully handled before use, the broth may
become contaminated in the handling procedure. Thermo Fisher is now
investigating the issue. Until further notice, be very observant when
using the broth.
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24 Jul 2023:
Updated statistics on the use of EUCAST websites
At regular intervals the EUCAST/ESCMID provider of web services reports on the use of EUCAST websites.
The number of visits to www.eucast.org is now 60 000 - 80 000 per month. The number of unique page views are 140 000 - 160 000 per month.
Click here to see the full report.
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19 Jul 2023:
Towards breakpoints for atypical mycobacteria
A publication on breakpoints for atypical mycobacteria from the EUCAST subcommittee on mycobacteria.
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12 Jul 2023:
EUCAST public consultation on breakpoints for intravenous use of fosfomycin.
EUCAST public consultation on breakpoints for intravenous use of fosfomycin. Consultation period 12 July - 12 September, 2023.
The proposal has been revised following comments to the previous
consultation and discussions with the EUCAST Steering Committee and
stakeholders. Do not iterate comments already made as art of previous
consultations.
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05 Jul 2023:
VetCAST open meeting 2023 - minutes posted
Minutes from the VetCAST open meeting, during ECCMID in Copenhagen, 2023 are now available.
All changes to the EUCAST website and to AST recommendations and guidance are listed in a table on the EUCAST website!
