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ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

Infectious Disease: Insights of Two Specialists

Join Callum and Jame, two infectious diseases doctors, as they discuss everything you need to know to diagnose and treat infections. Aimed at doctors and clinical staff working in the UK.Episode notes here: https://t.ly/8DyqWQueries, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com

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129. Penicillin allergy 3: CEPH FAST

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/01/12

AKA Penicillin Allergy 3: Delabel Hard With A Vengeance A departure from our semi-annual penicillin allergy episode: one on cephalosporin allergy! Jame and Callum are joined by Fionnuala Cox to discuss Cephalosporin allergy in general, and the CEPH-FAST risk assessment tool in particular. Ever wanted to know how to deal with cephalosporin allergy? Listen on! Paper here: Cox F, Vogrin S, Sullivan RP, Stone C, Koo G, Phillips E, et al. Development and validation of a c...

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53:02

128. Antibiotic tier list

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/12/25

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, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes can be ...

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28:34

127. Brucella

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/12/15

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 idiotspodcasting@gmail.com 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 please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like g...

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126. Capnocytophaga

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/12/01

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 idiotspodcasting@gmail.com 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 please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.buymeacoff...

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41:38

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/11/19

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! S...

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124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/11/17

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 show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com...

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30:31

123. Moulds: Dermatophytes

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/11/03

Alyssa and Callum talk all things dermatophytes and Tinea: Tinea capitis – scalp, hairTinea corporis – trunk, limbs (ringworm)Tinea manuum/pedis - palms and soles (athlete’s foot)Tinea cruris - groin (jock itch)Tinea barbae - beard area and neckTinea faciale - faceTinea unguium / onychomycosis - nailsWhat does Anthropophilic mean and how do you pronounce it? Tune in to find out. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/12-Moulds-Dermatophytes-3e6b963f48db46808f679858...

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47:23

122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/10/20

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-invasive-moulds-af70fc26e81043669c2bf3ef17c14b6c?pvs=74 Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bl...

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68:32

121. Moulds: Mucorales

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/10/06

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)PathogenesisRisk factors Clinical syndromesDiagnosticsTreatmentShow notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/121-Moulds-Mucorales-c2343d4588ea4dd19c54de538fd7fe22?pvs=74 Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for complet...

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25:08

120. Clinical Decision Support Systems with Biomerieux

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/09/22

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 a...

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40:41

119. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 2, invasive and...

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/09/08

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-ce3ba58d045b47b18d9641b56559c6f5?pvs=74 Send us a text Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesk...

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30:55

118. The Moulds: Aspergillus part 1, overview

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/08/25

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: EpidemiologyTaxonomyPathogenesisLab identificationOn the next episode we'll be joined by some special guest to delve into the clinical aspects of the Aspergillosis. Notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/118-Moulds-Aspergillus-ce3ba58d045b47b18d9641b56559c6f5?pvs=74 Send us a text Support the show Questions, comme...

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18:22

117. Pasteurella

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/08/18

Take a break from those pesky fungi to learn about another pesky gram-negative! This week it's Pasteurella. Send us a text Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com 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 please leave a review on your preferred podcast app! Feel like giving back? Donations of caffeine gratefully received! https://www.b...

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36:31

116 The yeasts: Malassezia, Rhodotorula,...

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/08/04

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=74 Send us a text Support the...

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54:03

115. The Yeasts: PCP/Pneumocytis jirovecii

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/07/21

Listen to this Pretty Comprehensive Pod on PCP. Alyssa and Callum cover: EpidemiologyTaxonomy (PCP vs PJP?)Diagnosis TreatmentNote 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 Send us a text Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for completed episodes...

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41:14

114. The Yeasts: Cryptococcus part 2, management

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/07/14

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 Send us a text Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for complete...

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44:31

113. The yeasts: Cryptococcus part 1, overview and...

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/07/07

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! Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/113-114-Yeasts-Cryptococcus-14fd0e7ed6a2478cb5734f1e21f49029?source=...

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42:50

112. An Exacerbating Expansion on Endocarditis - part 2

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/06/23

In this episode, Callum and Jame discuss the latest evidence base for endocarditis assessment & management, focusing on the ESC 2023 guidance. Echocardiography indicationsSurgeryAntimicrobial treatmentsASTAND MORE …in part 1 because this is was 2-parter. Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/111-112-Endocarditis-2023-Update-3594d55559314434a3b87d4c30ec41f3 Send us a text Support the show Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or ...

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38:36

111. An Exasperating Expansion on Endocarditis, Part 1

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/06/11

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! Show notes for this episode here...

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56:16

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

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2025/05/26

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 y...

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