ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

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 Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship, how to get involved in pushing AMR up the political agenda, and more! Register for the BIA Spring Meeting 2026 here!  Support the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod

SporotrichosisMycetomaChromoblastomycosis...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! Support the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod

Dive into the fascinating world of dermatophytes, the fungi behind common skin infections. Discover how different types, like tinea capitis and athlete's foot, are transmitted and their clinical significance. Learn about the varying names and classifications of these fungi, along with effective treatment options. The hosts also explore diagnostic techniques such as KOH microscopy and culture identification. With a mix of humor and insight, this discussion shines a light on the prevalence and impact of these infections in everyday life.

Dr. Neil Stone, a consultant in infectious diseases at University College London Hospitals and a specialist in invasive fungal disease, joins the hosts for a deep dive into rare, invasive moulds. They explore the significance of Fusarium and Scedosporium species, discussing their clinical implications and high-risk patients. The conversation highlights the challenges of diagnosis and treatment, including susceptibility patterns and emerging antifungal options like olorofim. With intriguing cases and practical insights, this episode is a must-listen for medical professionals.

Dr. Dora Corzo-Leon, an infectious diseases specialist with a PhD in molecular mycology, joins Callum and Alyssa to delve into the world of Mucorales and mucormycosis. They discuss the confusing taxonomy and diverse species that pose serious health risks, especially in high-risk patients. The conversation highlights the critical role of surgery and antifungal treatments, alongside the rise of COVID-associated mucormycosis in India. With insights into diagnostics and the importance of prompt intervention, this episode is a deep dive into an often-overlooked threat in infectious disease.

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 received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes.Message from BioMérieux: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information shared during our podcast appearances. The views expressed by our representatives are in good faith and based on the information available at the time. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies. For the most accurate and up-to-date product details, please refer to our official website or contact us directlySupport the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod

Iain Page, consultant in infectious diseases focusing on chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. Darius Armstrong-James, infectious diseases and medical mycology specialist at Imperial. They discuss why Aspergillus matters in clinical care. They cover diagnostic strategies like imaging, culture and serology. They debate management of invasive and chronic disease, resistance and current and upcoming antifungal therapies.

A lively tour of Aspergillus biology and disease spectrum. They cover which species cause trouble, how spores get cleared or cause infection, and why some people are at risk. Taxonomy, lab ID methods from microscopy to PCR and MALDI-TOF, and antifungal resistance concerns feature heavily. The conversation also touches on allergic, chronic, cutaneous, and invasive presentations.

Take a break from those pesky fungi to learn about another pesky gram-negative! This week it's Pasteurella. Support the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod

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 for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/116-Yeasts-other-yeasts-30a33d6070c84243b3f42edac4a37ec9?pvs=74Support the showWe are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.socialPrep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes).If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod