ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

In this episode, the hosts delve into the complexities of urinalysis for UTI diagnosis, discussing the challenges of interpreting test results and the implications of reducing unnecessary tests in healthcare. They highlight the reflex nature of urine analysis, caution against overtreatment of asymptomatic patients, and emphasize the importance of accurate interpretation for optimal patient outcomes.

Callum and Jame discuss the HACEK organisms (apart from Haemophilus which we discussed in episode 32). Send us a textSupport the showQuestions, 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

An atypical episode about pneumonia. Callum and Jame discuss their pet peeves. Send us a textSupport the showQuestions, 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

Exploring the history, mechanism, spectrum, and toxicity of aminoglycosides. Dive into dosing strategies, penetration, and resistance mechanisms. Discover their role in complex infections and sepsis treatment.

Join Jame and Callum as they talk you through Haemophilus spp. Turns out that Haemophilus influenzae isn't the cause of Influenza. We answer some questions such as: What are X and V? Suggestions and comments to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or @IDiots_podIf 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 Useful resources:-SMI on HACEK organisms https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smi-id-12-identification-of-haemophilus-species-and-the-hacek-group-of-organisms -Dermnet page on Chancroid https://dermnetnz.org/topics/chancroid- EUCAST breakpoints page https://www.eucast.org/clinical_breakpoints Send us a textSupport the showQuestions, 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

Join Jame and Callum as they discuss the two titans of diarrhoea, Salmonella and Shigella. Who knew Salmonella species were so complex? Jame explains something that will SHOCK you about Shigella (maybe).Suggestions and comments to idiotspodcasting@gmail.com or @IDiots_podIf 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/idiotspodUseful resources:Review of Salmonella: Shu-Kee Eng, Priyia Pusparajah, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Hooi-Leng Ser, Kok-Gan Chan & Learn-Han Lee (2015) Salmonella: A review on pathogenesis, epidemiology and antibiotic resistance, Frontiers in Life Science, 8:3, 284-293, DOI: 10.1080/21553769.2015.1051243Original article on Edinburgh S. Typhi outbreak investigation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2130034/pdf/jhyg00084-0045.pdfSend us a textSupport the showQuestions, 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

Yersinia. Not very important today, very very important in the past! Callum and Jame talk through the medically important Yersinia species, and how to treat them. Links: CDC page for treatment of plague: https://www.cdc.gov/plague/healthcare/clinicians.htmlUK HSA SMI 21: ID of Yersinia Specieshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smi-id-21-identification-of-yersinia-species-from-faecesThe 'Jump' test for mesenteric adenitis Jame mentioned has a name (the J-up test), and it works! Sensitivity 87%, Specificity 70%. DOI: 10.1177/2333794X19884824Send us a textSupport the showQuestions, 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

Join Jame and Callum as they dive into the world of Enterobacterales, exploring beyond E. coli and Klebsiella. They discuss classification, lactose fermentation, and identifying microorganisms. The podcast also covers Proteus and Providencia species, antibiotic resistance, and the challenges of pathogens in hospital-acquired infections.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss treatment guidelines for Multi Drug Resistant Gram-negative bacteria, focusing on ESCMID, IDSA, and Canadian guidelines. They explore the differences between IDSA and ESCMID recommendations, and the significance of consensus in antibiotic selections. The episode delves into optimal antibiotic treatments for urinary tract infections, diverse antibiotic recommendations, and treatment strategies for carbapenemase-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

The podcast delves into the challenges of defining and treating Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-negative infections, comparing guidelines from ESCMID and IDSA. It explores antibiotic efficacy and dosing strategies, especially for treating resistant Enterobacteriaceae. The conversation also touches on the importance of validating resistance susceptibility criteria in microbiology labs.