Best Core Infection Training Podcasts (2025)

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128. Antibiotic tier list 53:02

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Yo ho ho, for our listeners dearest We present an antibiotics tier list Ranking drugs from S to D In a manner oh so Christmassy So sit back relax and have a drink As we discourse in cladist think And if you rank a different way We'll forgive you this Christmas day. Proper episodes next year. See you in 2026! Support the show Questions, comments, su…

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127. Brucella 28:34

10d ago28:34

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In which Callum and Jame discuss Brucellosis, named after a Scottish feminist, a disease hard to diagnose but easy to treat, as long as the treatment works which it may not. Listen on! Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be found …

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126. Capnocytophaga 14:12

25d ago14:12

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It's the best pun Cal's ever done, and I don't say that lightly, son. Here's an episode on Capnocytophagia! Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast plea…

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125. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics 41:38

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It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR up the political agenda. But how? Jame is joined by Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown and Dr Danny Chambers MP to discuss the workings of the UK’s All …

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124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections 1:09:02

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Sporotrichosis Mycetoma Chromoblastomycosis ...Entomophthorales. Let's face it: you don't know anything about these diseases. That's OK: neither do Callum or Alyssa. That's why we've got a guest! Dr David Chandler is a Consultant Dermatologist, BSMM member and is a member of the Global Mycetoma Working Group. Listen on for everything you need to kn…

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123. Moulds: Dermatophytes 30:31

2M ago30:31

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Alyssa and Callum talk all things dermatophytes and Tinea: Tinea capitis – scalp, hair Tinea corporis – trunk, limbs (ringworm) Tinea manuum/pedis - palms and soles (athlete’s foot) Tinea cruris - groin (jock itch) Tinea barbae - beard area and neck Tinea faciale - face Tinea unguium / onychomycosis - nails What does Anthropophilic mean and how do …

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122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds 47:23

2M ago47:23

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Alyssa and Callum are joined by Dr Neil Stone to talk all things Rare, Invasive, and Mouldy. Specifically Fusarium spp., as well as Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans. Heard of these before? No? Well listen in to find out what they are, and why they matter Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/122-Moulds-Rare-inva…

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121. Moulds: Mucorales 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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Callum and Alyssa are joined by Dr Dora Corzo-Leon to discuss all things Mucorales and Mucormycosis. Listen in to hear about: Taxonomy (and why it is confusing) Pathogenesis Risk factors Clinical syndromes Diagnostics Treatment Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/121-Moulds-Mucorales-c2343d4588ea4dd19c54de538fd7fe22?pvs=74 …

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120. Clinical Decision Support Systems with Biomerieux 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Jame is joined by Chloe from BioMerieux to discuss clinical decision support systems and their application in Microbiology & Infectious Disease! What are they, how do they work, and what are the potential applications in antimicrobial stewardship? Listen on for details! Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium…

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119. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 2, invasive and chronic disease 39:38

4M ago39:38

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Callum and Jame are joined by Iain and Darius to talk through the clinical aspects of managing Aspergillosis with a particular focus on the most severe disease. Listen in to hear about current challenges around the management of both invasive and chronic Aspergillosus. Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/118-Moulds-Aspergillus-c…

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118. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 1, overview 30:55

4M ago30:55

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Alyssa and Callum talk through Aspergillus, the first of our Moulds series. After you hear the puns in this episode you'll be fumi(n)g at us. Tune in to hear about: Epidemiology Taxonomy Pathogenesis Lab identification On the next episode we'll be joined by some special guest to delve into the clinical aspects of the Aspergillosis. Notes for this e…

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117. Pasteurella 18:22

4M ago18:22

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Take a break from those pesky fungi to learn about another pesky gram-negative! This week it's Pasteurella. Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast plea…

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116 The yeasts: Malassezia, Rhodotorula, Trichosporon, Saccharomyces 35:28

5M ago35:28

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In this episode Alyssa is joined by common host Callum to talk about some less common yeast pathogens: Malassezia spp., Rhodotorula ssp., Trichosporon spp. and Saccharomyces spp. Whilst we're calling these "less common" don't let that fool you - these fungi are everywhere! They are just less commonly causing severe disease in us humans! Show notes …

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115. The Yeasts: PCP/Pneumocytis jirovecii 54:03

5M ago54:03

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Listen to this Pretty Comprehensive Pod on PCP. Alyssa and Callum cover: Epidemiology Taxonomy (PCP vs PJP?) Diagnosis Treatment Note this pod episode also includes some Positively Jolly Puns on PJP Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/115-Yeasts-Pneumocystis-jirovecii-ac05a01902b8457688b40c07020f2c2c Support the show Questions, …

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114. The Yeasts: Cryptococcus part 2, management 41:14

6M ago41:14

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Alyssa and Callum continue to speak to Jeremy Day about Cryptococcus, focusing on the evidence base for management. To further encapsulate your learning, be sure to listen to part 1 last week! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/113-114-Yeasts-Cryptococcus-14fd0e7ed6a2478cb5734f1e21f49029?source=copy_link Support the show Q…

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113. The yeasts: Cryptococcus part 1, overview and diagnosis 44:31

6M ago44:31

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In this episode we are uncovering the most cryptic of cocci, Cryptococcus! Alyssa and Callum are joined by Jeremy Day to learn all things neo(formans) about this important pathogenic yeast. In this episode we discuss the epidemiology, clinical presentations and diagnosis of Cryptococcus. To further encapsulate your learning, be sure to listen to pa…

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112. An Exacerbating Expansion on Endocarditis - part 2 42:50

6M ago42:50

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In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Echocardiography indications Surgery Antimicrobial treatments AST AND MORE …in part 1 because this is was 2-parter. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocarditis-2023-Upda…

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111. An Exasperating Expansion on Endocarditis, Part 1 38:36

7M ago38:36

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In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Epidemiology! Prophylaxis! How to take a blood culture! A long and complicated comparison of the Duke-ISCVID and Duke-ESC criteria that doesn’t really matter because they’re both as good as each other! AND M…

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110. The yeasts: Candida part 3, C. auris and Candida resistance 55:13

7M ago55:13

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The conclusion of the Candida trilogy focuses on the rise of the Lord of the Candida resistance mechanisms: C. auris. Alyssa and Callum are joined by returning guest Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss the rise of C. auris. Here we highlight some resources for managing this difficult to treat Candida including the recent UKHSA updated guidelines. W…

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109. The yeasts: Candida part 2, Candidaemia and invasive disease 44:46

7M ago44:46

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Yes we've done a Candida episode, but what about SECOND Candida episode? This week in the second part of the Candida Trilogy Alyssa and Callum are joined by Professor Tihana Bicanic to discuss all things invasive Candidiasis. Listen in to hear about treatment and diagnosis of this important condition, as well as some areas of current research and t…

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108. The yeasts: Candida part 1, overview and superficial candidiasis 45:13

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In this episode there will be puns where you yeast expect them... But more seriously, what does Candida albicans actually mean? What are yeasts anyway? How does this all relate to the Romans? These questions, and more, will be answered as Alyssa and Callum continue the Fungal series with this, the first in a 3-parter on all things Candida! In this …

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107. Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) - interpreting and applying the literature 35:44

8M ago35:44

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What exciting times! Clinical trials into the management of SAB! SNAP publication on the horizon! But how do we interpret and apply the results of these trials to our patients? This week Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Clark Russell, Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases to discuss: The difficulty in interpreting current clinical trials in SAB.…

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106. Fungal diagnostics part 2: biomarkers, serology and molecular 45:22

9M ago45:22

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Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of biomarkers such as beta-D-Glucan and galactomannan, as well as serology and molecular techniques. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Support the show Questions, comments, suggest…

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105. Fungal Diagnostics part 1: Microscopy, Culture & Identification techniques 50:39

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Callum and Alyssa are joined by Professor Malcolm Richardson to talk about all things fungal diagnostics. In this, part 1 of 2 on diagnostics we discuss the use of microscopy, histopathology and culture in diagnosing fungal infections. Notes for this episode can be found: here. Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@g…

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104. IDSA Difficult To Treat Gram negatives Guidance 2024 with Breakpoints podcast 1:19:44

9M ago1:19:44

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IT'S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT! Jame and Callum are joined by the drugnamic duo of Julie-Ann Justo & Erin McCreary from the Breakpoints podcast to delve into the IDSA DTR Gram negative Guidance. Show notes for this episode are here. Breakpoints podcast can be found here: https://breakpoints-sidp.org/ Lyrics: Tryin’ to use some drugs to kill these bugs…

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103. Fungal infections overview and series intro 31:04

10M ago31:04

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My my! Mycology? Join Callum and special co-host Alyssa for this, the first in the all new ID:IOTS Mycology Mega-series. Here we cover: What the British Society of Medical Mycology is and what they do Why we're doing this series on fungi The Global and UK Burden of fungal disease. The spectrum of fungal disease clinically, The taxonomy of these pat…

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102. AST: When there are NO breakpoints- how to use the EUCAST guidance document 14:50

10M ago14:50

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So now, Loyal Listener, you know all about Susceptible, Sensitive at higher doses, Resistant, MICs, ECOFFs/ECVs and how to use the EUCAST breakpoints table.... But what about the wild-west of bug-drug combos where there are no breakpoints? Well in this episode, Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST approach to this situation. Show notes for this …

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101. AST: When there ARE breakpoints - how to use the EUCAST clinical breakpoints table 15:56

10M ago15:56

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BREAKPOINTS. We all love them. S breakpoints... R breakpoints... dash, IE, NA... Wait, dash, IA, NA, Brackets?! LISTEN ON (and read the accompanying prep notes), and soon you'll know! In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the EUCAST breakpoints table and how to interpret it Show notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comment…

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100. AST: Rapid Identification and Molecular AST. The BCID2 & Vitek Reveal with BioMérieux 34:49

11M ago34:49

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Jame is joined by Kate from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the BCID2 and the Vitek Reveal, 2 new devices used for rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of blood culture isolates. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable…

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99. AST: Automated Identification & Sensitivities - the Vitek2 with BioMérieux 26:37

11M ago26:37

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This week Jame is joined by Nick and Dal from BioMérieux as they take a deep dive into the Vitek2, one of the machines available for performing Automated Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes. Message from…

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98. Meningitis Masterclass 1:07:20

12M ago1:07:20

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Jame and Callum are joined by Dr Fiona McGill, lead author of the 2016 Joint Specialist Societies Meningitis Guidelines. Listen to hear an overview of the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of both bacterial and viral meningitis in the UK. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiots…

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97. FIS 2024 part 3: Fungi, NTM, quinolones and others 20:06

1y ago20:06

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HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the Third & Final Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have for you… 6 golden topics! Listen to hear about: 1. Personalised approach to invasive fungal infection 2. Agricultural anti-fungals and One Health 3. Candida auris 4. NTM standards of care 5. Narrative reporting 6. Fluoroquinolones and the MHRA warnings Jame and Callum a…

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96. FIS 2024 part 2: Viruses 23:13

1y ago23:13

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HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the Second Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have for you… an all-enveloping, capsidating update on the High Consequence Infectious Diseases, measles, RSV and other viruses that you ‘R naught’ going to want to skip! Jame and Callum attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in Liverpool; here they shar…

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95. FIS 2024 part 1: AMR & Bacteria 28:42

1y ago28:42

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HO HO HO, MERRY FISMAS!!! On the First Pod of FISmas these ID:IOTS have to you… a terrifying update on the Antibiotic Apocalypse! Jame and Callum attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in Liverpool; here they share their reflections on the sessions they attended on: Bacteria and Antimicrobial resistance. Episodes on viru…

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94. BSAC OPAT conference 2024 25:14

1y ago25:14

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Jame regales Callum with tales of his online adventure to the BSAC OPAT conference. Listen in to hear some updates on: implementation of OVIVA; subcutaneous antibiotics; and the BSAC OPAT good practice guidelines Notes for this episode here. Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bs…

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93. World AMR Awareness Week special: The Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) 54:22

1y ago54:22

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WAAW! This week, to celebrate World AMR Awareness Week, Callum is Joined by Andrew, Fran, Jo and Simon from the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group. Listen in to hear all about SAPG and their important work, plus we discuss WAAW and what you can do to help tackle AMR. Show notes for this episode here, including links to the resources mentioned…

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92. AST: What is resistance anyway? (S/I/R) 36:25

1y ago36:25

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Have you ever looked at your microbiology lab report and wondered "What does resistant mean anyway?" We're sure you have (and if you haven't you should have)! And conveniently we've recorded this podcast episode to explain how it all works! We talk through the definition of S, I & R, plus some explanation on the science behind these letters. This i…

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91. The ID:IOTS Guide to Tetracyclines 2: Tigecycline, Eravacycline, Omadacycline 38:15

1y ago38:15

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They're new, they're weird, and we don't use them very much (or at all), but that won't stop your favourite ID:IOTS sounding off on these novel tetracyclines! In this episode we discuss: An overview of the 3 drugs, including spectrum & penetrance; pharmacokinetics; EUCAST breakpoints; resistance mechanisms; and the recommendations for use in the ID…

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90. IV to Oral Switch 19:34

1y ago19:34

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In which Jame talks about the rationale for IVOS, evidence base for the pros and cons, and then finishes by giving the UK oral switch criteria an absolute rinsing. Prep notes available here. Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be …

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89. Moraxella catarrhalis 14:57

1y ago14:57

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Moraxella means more moronic puns from Jame&Callum. A short episode for some short rods. Listen to hear about this coccobacillus, how to identify it in the lab and what sort of clinical syndromes it causes. Show note for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.…

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88. Where are all the new antibiotics? 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

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Join Jame and Callum as they discuss this paper which examines where these new antibiotics are going, and why they aren't widely available. Notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all epi…

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87. ID:IOTS guide to Tetracyclines 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

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Join Jame and Callum on this episode about the ultimate 4 rings of power: Tetracyclines. The swiss army knife of antibiotics. We talk through the history, uses, mechanism, PK/PD and resistance. Become a pharmacophile as you learn something about pharmacophores. Shows notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to i…

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86. Legionella and pontiac fever 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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Jame and Callum are joined by Lee John and Ella for this episode around the arch-villain of atypical pneumonia and the bogeyman of every spa. Yes Legionella pneumophila (and friends) are addressed in depth whilst this podcast is aerosolised around the world. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiot…

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85. Bordetella and the Cough of 100 Days 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

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You'll be whooping with knowledge after listening to this one. Come hear all about Bordetella species. From pertussis to kennel cough you'll hear it all. Show notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to [email protected] or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be foun…

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84. BIA Spring Meeting 2024 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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The Spring Meeting of the British Infection Assocation is a must for UK infection trainees; In this week's episode Callum summarises for Jame (who was there, but didn't take any notes) the main learning points from the meeting. Show notes for this episode here BIA membership is FREE to UK infection trainees, reasonably priced for everyone else, and…

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83. BSAC Spring Conference 2024 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

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Jame was there but Callum wasn't! The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy have several conferences throughout the year, including a Spring meeting with their AGM. But what topics were discussed, I hear you wonder? WELL WONDER NO MORE: Jame'll take you through it! Notes for this episode here Support the show Questions, comments, suggestio…

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82. Microbiome 2: Microbiotoxicity 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

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In this episode, the ID:IOTS Podcast Microbiome Correspondent Dr Anastasia "Tash" Theodosiou, finishes educating Callum and Jame (mostly Callum) on the concept of Microbiotoxicity! This episode is part 2 of 2. Here we discuss: - What is microbiotoxicity? - Risk factors for microbiotoxicity - Which antibiotics are associated with microbiotoxicity? -…

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81. Microbiome 1: Introduction 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

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In this episode, the ID:IOTS Podcast Microbiome Correspondent Dr Anastasia "Tash" Theodosiou, returns to talk about her favourite subject! This episode is part 1 of 2. Here we discuss: - What is the microbiome - Viewing the microbiome as an organ system - The microbiome's association with disease - How we study the microbiome Stay tuned for part 2 …

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80. A Poem on POET 6:07

1+ y ago6:07

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Join us for this special 80th episode celebrating Jame's favourite trial. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1808312 Prep notes (including the images referred to in the poem) here. Special thanks to the Wikiguidelines Endocarditis crew for their work summarising the evidence this poem was based on. Support the show Questions, comments, sug…

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79. A Précis on Penicillin Binding Proteins 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

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Presenting: More on Penicillin-Binding-Proteins than you realistically ever need to know! What is the difference between Gram positive and negative bacteria's cell walls? What is a Penicillin Binding Protein (PBP)? Why are they called PBPs? What do PBPs do? What makes MRSA resistant to (most) beta-lactams? These any many more questions answered! No…