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In our Season 5 Finale, Sara wraps up 2025 with Marisu Rueda-Altez (University of Alabama Birmingham) and the Pediatric ID Fellows Cup champions from Children’s National Hospital team “District of Contagion”! After an update on the US ID Fellowship Match, everyone breaks down some of the most commonly missed questions from the competition!For Pediatric ID Fellows Cup (PIDFC) info, please click on links below!Call for next round of question writers and mentorsWebsite: pidfc.notion.siteFollow on Instagram: @pid_fellows_cupGuests from Children’s National team “District of Contagion”!Katarina Manzi (first year ID fellow)Hannah Chase (first year ID fellow)Lillian Flannigan (second year ID fellow, team captain)Einar Helgason (second year ID fellow)Ugur Berkay Balkanci (second year ID fellow)Sarah Benke (third year ID fellow)Roya Gordji (third year ID fellow)Alexandra Yonts (attending)Nada Harik (attending and fellowship program director)Other team members not on the recording: Craig Shapiro, Rana Hamdy, Andrea Hahn, Shreya DoshiEpisodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Instagram | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Hannah Chute, a fourth-year medical student, presents complex clinical cases focusing on diabetic foot infections and endocarditis. Dr. Paloma Reta-Impey, an infectious diseases fellow, discusses the latest guidelines on managing these conditions, emphasizing IV versus oral therapies. Dr. Brad Spellberg, chief medical officer and antibiotic stewardship expert, highlights evidence supporting oral treatments when patients are stable. The conversation delves into patient-centered decision-making, the benefits of oral therapies, and the nuances of managing infections in vulnerable populations.

Dr. Raghad Al-Abdwani, a pediatric intensive care consultant, joins Dr. Badriya Al Adawi, a medical microbiologist, and Dr. Zaid Al Hinai, head of pediatric infectious diseases, to discuss a challenging case of a critically ill child. They cover the complex decision-making behind diagnosing severe infections, such as Q fever, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Topics include initial management strategies, targeted microbiology testing, and the nuances of sickle cell disease in the context of infectious diseases.

We are back and live from IDWeek 2025! Drs. Camille Kotton and Roy Chemaly join Febrile to discuss refractory HSV infection in immunocompromised patients!This episode was recorded at an IDWeek 2025 affiliated event in Atlanta, GA on October 20, 2025. Drs. Camille Kotton, Roy Chemaly, and Sara Dong were sponsored speakers by Aicuris Anti-infective Cures AG for this event, however this Febrile content was planned, produced, and reviewed solely by Febrile.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Drs. Anshel Kenkare and Mike Reid share a conversation about the incredible science and current context of lenacapavir for HIV prevention, which was recently approved by the FDA.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Charles Daley, a leading expert on mycobacterial diseases, Minh-Vu Nguyen, an infectious disease specialist, and Reeti Khare, director of a rare disease lab, dive deep into non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease. They discuss the rising incidence of NTM infections, the challenges of accurate diagnosis, and the complexities of mixed infections. Insights on tailored treatment strategies, including the fight against macrolide resistance and new advancements in therapy, provide a hopeful outlook for patient care. Tune in for expert anecdotes and essential monitoring strategies!

Drs. Till Koch and Annette Hennigs join to discuss their ID podcast Infektiopod and dive into varicella!Check out Infektiopod here!Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Drs. Sumanth Cherukumilli, Milagritos Tapia, and Adama Mamby Keita join Febrile to describe an approach to a gray membranous pharyngitis!Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Dr. Adam Ratner joins to discuss a case of facial swelling which leads to a conversation about vaccine hesitancy and current outbreaks.Check out Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children’s Health !Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Drs. Morgan Hui, Jonathan Darby, Max Olenski, and Catriona Halliday join Febrile from Australia to share a unique case of a transplant recipient with a painless lump.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)