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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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135. Terbinafine & Griseofulvin

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/03/30

Terbinafine! Griseofulvin! 2 weird antifungals that the dermatologists use much more than us! But we here at the ID:IOTS Podcast love all our antifungal agents equally so here's an episode on literally everything you need to know about both these agents! Support the show We are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7 Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.c...

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46:01

134. The Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab (RIPL)

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/03/16

Now this an episode, first of a triple About all the work of a lab called RIPL And we'd like to take minute now so sit right here And learn about all the horrible pathogens you now should fear Support the show We are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7 Questions, comments, suggestions to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or on Bluesky @idiots-pod.bsky.social Prep notes for...

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23:25

133. Echinocandins Part 2: Rezafungin

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/03/02

Part 2 of 2 on Echinocandins! Tihana Bicanic gives a masterclass on Rezafungin, its use now and in the future, and gives an update on the relevant clinical trials and studies you need to know to make you a Master Echinocandologist. Alyssa and Jame are here too, but very much in receive-only mode. Listen in and find out why! Notes for this episode are found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e Support the show We are currentl...

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37:45

132. Echinocandins Part 1: the old stuff

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/02/23

Alyssa and Jame are joined by Tihana Bicanic, to discuss the second great antifungal drug class, Echinocandins. Part 1 of 2! (this episode we discuss the old stuff, next episode we discuss Rezafungin in more detail). Show note for this episode found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e (Note if you have any echo on the audio for this episode, try re-downloading the episode) Support the show We are currently seeking more detail...

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45:21

131. Biocide Bashing

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/02/09

BIOCIDES ARE COMING FOR YOU. Find out what they are, what the benefits and harms they have, and what we can do to control their use in consumer products. This was a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion on the use of agents that can affect the human/animal microbiome and environmental microbes, and the problems with trying to regulate them (in the UK at least). Hope you enjoy it. Bios: Natalie Bennett has been a Green Party representative in the UK House of Lords for ...

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32:10

130. Azole Antifungals

ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists ·

2026/01/26

Flustered by fluconazole? An ignoramus on itraconazole and isavuconazole? Puzzled by Posa? VEXED BY VORI? Never fear: You can be amazed at the Azoles, just learn how to use 'em right! That's what this episode's all about! Alyssa and Jame UNITE in the first of our episodes on antifungal drugs! Support the show We are currently seeking more detailed feedback, please help us improve the podcast by giving your feedback here: https://forms.gle/yXTxeYQt1UKnUFGp7 Questions, commen...

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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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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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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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