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Here you can find the latest news and updates from EUCAST.

24 Sep 2024
EUCAST is interested in collecting Legionella pneumophila MIC distributions

Derar colleagues, EUCAST is in need of updatingLegionella pneumophila MIC distributions. If you have performed MIC determination on L. pneumophila, we are interested in obtaining your raw data, irrespective of what...[more]

19 Sep 2024
Aminoglycoside rationale documents updated

Amikacin, gentamicin and tobramycin rationale documents updated. [more]

14 Sep 2024
General consultation on breakpoints for infective endocarditis

Proposed breakpoints for infective endocarditis (14 Sept - 25Oct, 2024). Use the EUCAST form for comments to consultations. [more]

05 Sep 2024
Colistin MIC testing - the EUCAST warning extended

The Warning against methods used for colistin MIC testing has been extended following a message from Bruker Daltonics against three lots of their UMIC Colistin MIC device. Since yesterday we have been informed by the producer...[more]

03 Sep 2024
When there are no breakpoints - cefiderocol added

The guidance document on "What to do when there are no breakpoints" has been updated with recommendations for cefiderocol. [more]

01 Sep 2024
Breakpoint tables are used together with other EUCAST guidance

The EUCAST breakpoint tables are part of a system for categorising microorganisms as susceptible (S and I) and resistant (R) to agents approved for use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Breakpoint tables are freely...[more]

17 Jul 2024
What agents to test and which to avoid!

Occasionally colleagues request information from EUCAST on what agents to test and which to avoid. EUCAST has hitherto refrained from giving firm advice simply because national traditions, availability and cost of agents, and...[more]

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