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124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections17 Nov 202501:07:34
  • 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 know about chronic subcutaneous infections caused by moulds! 

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123. Moulds: Dermatophytes03 Nov 202500:28:49

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 you pronounce it? Tune in to find out.

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114. The Yeasts: Cryptococcus part 2, management14 Jul 202500:40:42

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!


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24. Ambl(er)ing through beta lactamases24 Jun 202201:04:50

Join Jame and Callum as they discussion all things beta lactamase including ESBL, AmpC and Carbapenemases.  We talk through classification systems, patterns of resistance and some methods of detection. 

Some resources we found helpful:

Summary of beta lactamase classification:
https://microbeonline.com/betalactamase-classification/

Summary of AmpC:
https://www.idstewardship.com/heck-yes-get-amped-updates-ampc-harboring-bacteria/

EUCAST detection of resistance:
https://www.eucast.org/fileadmin/src/media/PDFs/EUCAST_files/Resistance_mechanisms/EUCAST_detection_of_resistance_mechanisms_170711.pdf

UK SMI on Carbapenemases:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1080594/B_60i3.1.pdf

More in depth AmpC:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6763639/

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23. The ID:IOTS guide to Carbapenems01 Jun 202200:33:13

Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Carbapenem class of antibiotics discussing: what they are; their spectrum of action (looking in particular at what they don't cover); resistance; how to use them; and side effects.

This site has a useful summary of the new formulation of carbapenems and their spectra:
http://www.microbiologynutsandbolts.co.uk/the-bug-blog/new-sweets-on-the-market-but-will-these-new-flavours-live-up-to-their-vibrant-colours

Here is the NEJM paper on Tebipenem Jame mentions:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2105462

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22. Konquering Klebsiella16 May 202200:21:18

Jame and Callum continue their discuss of the Enterobacterales, looking at Klebsiella spp. with focused discussion on some microbiological history, K1 syndrome, and the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials for endophthalmitis.

For the graphic Jame suggested look at Figure 4 in this paper:  https://academic.oup.com/femsre/article/41/3/252/3830265

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21. Exploring E. coli and the order of Enterobacterales09 May 202200:36:21

Jame and Callum have put this off for far too long... we start exploring the Gram negative bacilli by considering Enterobacterales in general and then discussing E. coli. We focus particularly on the gastrointestinal syndromes causes by different pathogenic strains of E. coli. Did you ever wonder what "coliforms" on a culture result meant - hopefully now you will find out!

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20. Weird lactams18 Apr 202200:32:58

In this episode Jame and Callum discuss other Beta-lactam antibiotics: aztreonam, temocillin and pivmecillinam... with some substantial tangents into C. difficle and carbapenems. 

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19. Neiserria knowledge04 Apr 202200:49:45

In this episode Jame and Callum talk through the two most medically important Gram negative cocci: Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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18. The ID:IOTS Guide to Cephalosporins21 Mar 202200:37:02

Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and some clinical uses.

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17. Branching into the Branching (aerobic) GPBs07 Mar 202200:30:07

In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Nocardia and Actinomyces, continuing the journey through Gram positive bacilli.

We'll move away from GPBs in the next few episodes before returning to discuss anaerobic GPBs.

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16. Laying into Listeria, Lactobacillus and 'lothrix21 Feb 202200:17:26

In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Listeria, Lactobacillus and Erysipelothrix. These complete the "non-branching GPBs" we are discussing, along with Bacillus and Corynebacterium.

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15. Corynebacterium: Dip into Diphtheria07 Feb 202200:23:07

In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Corynebacterium looking at Diptheroids and Diptheria and explaining the difference.

We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause.

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113. The yeasts: Cryptococcus part 1, overview and diagnosis07 Jul 202500:43:48

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 part 2 next week!


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14. Bacillus: Anthracis and Cereus19 Dec 202100:29:02

In this episode we are moving away from the Gram positive cocci into the realm of Gram positive bacillus. Jame and Callum start discussions with the Bacillus spp. focusing on the main culprits for human infections, in particular Anthrax. 

We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause.

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13. Penicillin Allergy (or not)01 Dec 202100:36:55

Is this episode Jame and Callum (mainly Jame) talk about "penicillin allergy" and B-Lactam allergies in general. This complements the earlier episode on penicillins. We discuss the classification, epidemiology, assessment and management of this situation. Links to resources discussed:
SAPG https://www.sapg.scot/guidance-qi-tools/quality-improvement-tools/penicillin-allergy-de-labelling/ 
emcrit https://emcrit.org/ibcc/penicillin/

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12. Managing Infective Endocarditis15 Nov 202101:02:51

In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 2nd of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: severity assessment, indications for surgery, treatment options by organism and innovations in practice. 

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11. Suspecting Infective Endocarditis03 Nov 202100:51:09

In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 1st of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: definition, causative organisms, risk factors, symptoms/signs; diagnostics; and the Duke's criteria 

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10. The ID:IOTS Guide to Penicillins13 Oct 202100:47:54

Callum and Jame provide an overview of the penicillin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and resistance mechanisms. 

Also you can laugh at Jame as he tries to pronounce "isoxazolyl"

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9. Explaining the Enterococci06 Oct 202100:42:19

In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about Enterococci, completing cocci for the 2nd time...

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8. Pneumonia29 Sep 202101:04:04

In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame continue looking at clinical syndromes mostly associated with Gram positive cocci by looking at lower respiratory tract infections/pneumonia. 

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7. Necrotising Fasciitis22 Sep 202100:19:28

Callum and Jame finish off their discussion of Skin & Soft Tissue infection by going over the assessment and management of Necrotising Fasciitis. 

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6. Skin and Soft Tissue Infection 20 Sep 202100:38:39

Callum and Jame record a 'quick' episode on SSTI, which turned out to be so long we split into 2 parts! 

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5: Back to bacteraemia08 Sep 202100:45:33

In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame go back to the patient bedside to discuss bacteraemia looking at definitions, how bacteraemia occurs, how to diagnosis a bacteraemia and some management considerations.

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112. An Exacerbating Expansion on Endocarditis - part 223 Jun 202500:42:41

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.

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4: Completing cocci17 Aug 202100:18:23

In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about some other Gram positive cocci of clinical relevance (and sometimes irrelevance).

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3: Clarifying Coagulase-Negative Staph11 Aug 202100:32:23

What are the coagulase negative Staphylococci (CNS)? In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and his Jame coalesce their clinical knowledge of coagulase negative Staphylococci

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2: Streptococci demystified04 Aug 202100:48:17

In the second episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame try to demystify the classification of Streptococci

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1: It starts with Staph28 Jul 202100:38:35

In the first episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk for longer than intended about everyone's favourite Gram positive coccus, Staphylococcus aureus.

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111. An Exasperating Expansion on Endocarditis, Part 111 Jun 202500:38:27

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 MORE


…in part 2 because this is a 2-parter sorry 


SEE YOU NEXT TIME! 


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110. The yeasts: Candida part 3, C. auris and Candida resistance26 May 202500:54:12

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. 

We also discuss anti-fungal resistance mechanisms in Candida in general.

Although this concludes the Candidal section, there are more yeasts yet to come!

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109. The yeasts: Candida part 2, Candidaemia and invasive disease19 May 202500:43:47

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 the most recent guidelines from ECMM-ISHAM. (Note this episode was recorded before they were released).

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108. The yeasts: Candida part 1, overview and superficial candidiasis12 May 202500:44:12

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 episode we cover the Taxonomy (newly confusing), Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Candida spp. before talking about superficial candidiasis.

Look out for upcoming episodes on invasive Candidiasis and C. auris!

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107. Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) - interpreting and applying the literature28 Apr 202500:35:36

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:

  1. The difficulty in interpreting current clinical trials in SAB.
  2. The emerging concept of "low risk" SAB and how to define this.
  3. The heterogeneity of SAB and how this might be exploited.


Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/107-SAB-update-1316a1ea09d8800ba701ca7ebc8d4093 

Previous episodes for the basics of Staphylococcus aureus and SABATO & SNAP trials:

1. It starts with Staph

65. SNAP trial protocol

72. SABATO trial & 73. SABATaddendum


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106. Fungal diagnostics part 2: biomarkers, serology and molecular14 Apr 202500:44:31

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.

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105. Fungal Diagnostics part 1: Microscopy, Culture & Identification techniques07 Apr 202500:49:47

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.

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122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds20 Oct 202500:46:42

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

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104. IDSA Difficult To Treat Gram negatives Guidance 2024 with Breakpoints podcast24 Mar 202501:19:36

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

Erin and Julie are PK PD thugs 

Gonna make these two ID:IOTS look like mugs

It’s gonna be a Breakpoints Breakout


Sorry the song sounds so tinny, Podcast host is doing something strange to it. Link to original MP3 here

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103. Fungal infections overview and series intro17 Mar 202500:31:03

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:

  1. What the British Society of Medical Mycology is and what they do 
  2. Why we're doing this series on fungi  
  3. The Global and UK Burden of fungal disease. 
  4. The spectrum of fungal disease clinically, 
  5. The taxonomy of these pathogens, 
  6. and the WHO Fungal Pathogen List.


Notes for this episode can be found here.

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102. AST: When there are NO breakpoints- how to use the EUCAST guidance document03 Mar 202500:14:42

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.

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101. AST: When there ARE breakpoints - how to use the EUCAST clinical breakpoints table24 Feb 202500:15:47

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

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100. AST: Rapid Identification and Molecular AST. The BCID2 & Vitek Reveal with BioMérieux10 Feb 202500:34:49

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 causes.

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99. AST: Automated Identification & Sensitivities - the Vitek2 with BioMérieux27 Jan 202500:26:37

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.

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98. Meningitis Masterclass06 Jan 202501:07:11

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.

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97. FIS 2024 part 3: Fungi, NTM, quinolones and others23 Dec 202400:19:58

 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 attended the Federation of Infection Societies 2024 annual meeting in  Liverpool; here they share their reflections on the sessions  they attended on:  a wide mix of topics

We hope these episodes have been ADVENTatious to your learning.

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96. FIS 2024 part 2: Viruses16 Dec 202400:23:04

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 share their reflections on the sessions  they attended on: Viral pathogens

Final episode on fungi etc. coming soon!

Notes for this episode here

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95. FIS 2024 part 1: AMR & Bacteria09 Dec 202400:28:33

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 viruses, fungi etc. coming soon!

Notes for this episode here

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121. Moulds: Mucorales06 Oct 202501:08:25

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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94. BSAC OPAT conference 202402 Dec 202400:25:05

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.

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93. World AMR Awareness Week special: The Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG)18 Nov 202400:54:14

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.

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Sign up to be an #antibioticguardian here.

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