Let's separate the fact from the fiction. While #groupBstrep is a concern at birth, it is also a concern during pregnancy and up to several months after birth!

Now, through May 22, early bird pricing for #IDSOG2026is available to you! Don't miss out on the chance to save on the top event in ID and OB/GYN.

Register now: www.idsog.org/2026-annual-...

A new sepsis drug target: Boosting a chloride channel helps immune cells kill bacteria A research team has discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which the immune system fights bacterial infections. The scientists found that a specific protein, the chloride channel PACC1, is…

Boosting a #chloride channel helps immune cells kill #bacteria ...

| #infections | #microsky | #immunesystem | #nflammation | By @unimainz.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social

Bacteria are weaving forever chemicals directly into their cell membranes, study finds University of Tennessee Knoxville professor and Goodrich Chair of Excellence in Civil Engineering Frank Loeffler and his co-authors published new research on the environmental impacts of "forever…

#Bacteria are weaving forever #chemicals directly into their #cell membranes ...

| #polyfluoroalkyl | #microsky | #PFAS | #environment | #contamination | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

We are proud to share that our Director, Prof David MacIntyre, was awarded the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from SRI. This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding contributions to reproductive science - particularly in uncovering how the microbiome shapes pregnancy outcomes.

Spaceflight supercharges viruses’ ability to infect bacteria Viruses develop tricks to attack bacteria without the help of gravity

#Spaceflight #supercharges #viruses’ ability to infect #bacteria ...

| #Space | #microbes | #gravity | #ISS | #bacteriophages | #Phage | Via @sciam.bsky.social

#ISSAD2026 was such an amazing conference! Honored to continue the fight against GBS disease with everyone there. Many thanks to the organizers! Looking forward to the next ISSAD already!

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📣 A new policy brief from PATH & @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social outlines pathways to strengthen sustainable, country-led health R&D ecosystems in Africa.

A must-read for policymakers, funders, and advocates shaping Africa’s innovation future: https://bit.ly/4sojdfo

#HealthPolicy #GlobalHealth

According to the CDC, "GBS bacteria most commonly cause bacteremia, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis in newborns." Be aware of the signs of possible GBS infection at gbsi.me/GBSsigns!

Kenya Medical Association (KMA) are in #ISSAD2026 with a mission to champion the welfare of doctors and the health of the public.

We look forward to a symposium enriched by the expertise of Kenya’s medical professionals.

#ISSAD2026 #KMA #PublicHealth #GBS

Dr. Ignacio Esteban is a pediatrician and epidemiologist whose career has been defined by a commitment to maternal and neonatal health.

Welcome to the #ISSAD2026 lineup, Ignacio! 👏

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#ISSAD #MaternalHealth #GBS #NewbornSafety

How much do you know about prenatal infection? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! ​Share the quiz with friends to help spread awareness of prenatal infection! #groupBstrep surveymonkey.com/r/ML227PL

Welcoming Prof. Michelle Groome to #ISSAD2026!

With 20 years of expertise in infectious diseases & vaccinology, Prof. Groome has been a driving force in vaccine trials and disease surveillance.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBS #MaternalHealth #MIRNA #GlobalHealth

Frontiers | Parent hospital experiences following stillbirth IntroductionStillbirth is an adverse pregnancy outcome, occurring in approximately 1:160 pregnancies that deeply impacts families and healthcare providers. B...

Parent hospital experiences following stillbirth

Jennifer Kremkow and Jessica Lamberson

www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

We are proud to have Prof. Kwaku Poku Asante at #ISSAD2026!

His insights on conducting high-impact clinical research in the African context will be invaluable.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBS #ISSAD #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth

Biochemistry lab at IU Bloomington finds chemical solution for tackling antibiotic resistance Zhiyu Zang, Olivia Duncan and J.P. Gerdt recently discovered a chemical molecule that can help a bacteriophage overwhelm a bacterium’s immune system, creating a biochemical alternative to antibiotics…

#Biochemistry lab finds #chemical solution for tackling #antibiotic resistance ...

| #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #fungi | #infections | #Bacteriophages | Via eurekalert .org

New guide aims to tame the chaos of UTI care Millions of times a year, Americans seek urgent treatment for painful, embarrassing urinary tract infections. But while they once had to go in person for testing and treatment, now they can type…

New guide aims to tame the chaos of #UTI care ...

| #Infections | #UrinaryTractInfections | #antibiotic | #superbugs | By @umich.edu via @sciencex.bsky.social

#Stillbirth is largely preventable, yet remains invisible due to #stigma & under-reporting.

Prof Neelam Aggarwal calls for equity, stronger data & political commitment to reach the global of 12 or fewer #stillbirths for every 1000 births.

#HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths

Submit your Abstract for the 2026 #IDSOG Annual Meeting by March 22 to secure your chance to present at the premier event in infectious diseases for OB/GYN: www.idsog.org/2026-annual-...

Dr. Nisar’s work is at the cutting edge of implementation research.

Join #ISSAD2026 to hear him discuss the critical bridge between GBS research and real-world health policy.
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi

From Evidence to Action.

#GBS #MaternalHealth #AgaKhanUniversity

With just 25 spots left in the room, the window to join the most critical GBS vaccine dialogue of the decade is closing.

Register to secure your seat: issad.org/registration

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

Prof Alfred Osoti stands at the forefront with the leaders shaping women’s health in Kenya and beyond.

We are honored to have him share his insights at #ISSAD2026 this February!
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.
Register: issad.org/registration

#GBS #GlobalHealth

We welcome Dr. Simon Procter, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), to ISSAD 2026.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#LSHTM #GBS #GlobalHealth

Antibiotic Resistance Is Rising: 4 Trends Could Change That Course From diagnostics to CRISPR and policy reform, explore how science and society are working together to combat the rising threat of antibiotic resistance.

#Antibiotic resistance is rising ...

| #Antibioticresistance | #infections | #superbugs | #microbes | #bacteria | Via the-scientist .com

While teaching in Kenya, Dr. Anne Maina discovered a critical lack of GBS screening data & inspired her students to fill that gap, leading to a landmark publication on neonatal sepsis.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.

There's ONLY 40 registrations left for #ISSAD2026!

From Evidence to Action.

📅23 - 25 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

#GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

With less than 50 seats left for the main event, now is the time to get your questions answered.

We’re going LIVE with Dr. Hellen Barsosio on X and LinkedIn to help you prepare for #ISSAD2026!

Clear your calendar for JAN 27, 7PM EAT.
Got a question? Leave it in the comments.

Honored to announce Dr. Stephanie Schrag for #ISSAD2026!

✔️ 25 years leading @CDCgov GBS & Neonatal Sepsis programs
✔️ Co-led CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness team
✔️ Author of 180+ publications
✔️ WHO scientific contributor

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅23 - 25 February, 2026

#GBS #CDC #ISSAD

Ever wonder how we track the impact of Group B Strep across the population? Meet Namrata Prasad, an epidemiologist at the CDC.

Find her at #ISSAD2026
📅24 - 26 February, 2026
📍Nairobi, Kenya

From Evidence to Action.
Register: issad.org/registration

#CDC #GBS

How light suppresses virulence in an antibiotic-resistant pathogen Light is a universal stimulus that influences all living things. Cycles of light and dark help set the biological clocks for organisms ranging from single-celled bacteria to human beings. Some…

How #light suppresses #virulence in an #antibiotic-resistant #pathogen ...

| #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #photosynthesis | #biofilms | #Pseudomonas | Via @sciencex.bsky.social