Febrile

Maxime Billick, a recent ID staff graduate set to pursue a Master of Public Health at Harvard, and Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Toronto, dive deep into innovative HIV prevention strategies. They explore the buffet of options available, focusing on PrEP, PEP, and the emerging PIP strategy. The conversation addresses the nuances of personalized risk assessment and the importance of tailored strategies for at-risk populations, especially young men. Their insights shed light on the evolving landscape of HIV prevention.

Experts Daniel Minter and Sarah Doernberg discuss managing Staph aureus bacteremia, including risk stratification, treatment decisions, echocardiograms, and controversies like ID consultation and antibiotic choices. They explore patient evaluation, challenges with persistent cultures, and ongoing studies, offering insights into complex treatment scenarios.

Drs. Maria Gabriela Segura, Misti Ellsworth, and Michael Chang from UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital chat about an unusual pediatric case of fever of unknown origin.Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Dr. Matthew Hamill, a researcher from Johns Hopkins University specializing in neurosyphilis, shares his insights on the increasing syphilis rates in the U.S. He discusses the challenges of diagnosing neurosyphilis, particularly the need for lumbar punctures and reliable biomarkers. The conversation highlights innovative treatment strategies, including using intravenous penicillin G and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. Hamill also covers the complexities of managing patients with concurrent HIV and syphilis, emphasizing the need for further research in this critical area.

Happy World Environment Day (June 5 2024)!  Our guests celebrate by discussing sustainability in healthcare and infectious diseases.  Join Drs. Shreya Doshi, Preeti Jaggi, Pam Lee, and Shira Abeles as they raise awareness about the ways ID professionals can help reduce the negative environmental impact of the way we provide healthcare to our patients!Here is the JPIDS/OFID Supplement Introduction from Drs. Doshi and Jaggi: Healthcare Environmental Sustainability Through an Infectious Diseases LensThe second article mentioned is: Healthcare Sustainability to Address Climate Change, Call for Action to the Infectious Diseases CommunityThe Sustainabil-ID group mentioned in the podcast can be found on Twitter/X @sustain-ID as well as via email at sustainabilityiddocs@gmail.comEpisodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Step into the role of a hospital epidemiologist managing a measles outbreak response with Drs. Palak Patel, Emily Landon, and David Zhang from the University of Chicago!Episodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

This StAR episode features the CID State-of-the-Art Review on acute encephalitis.Our guest stars this episode are: Karen Bloch (Adult ID physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Carol Glaser (Pediatric ID physician at California Department of Public Health)David Gaston (Adult ID physician and clinical microbiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Arun Venkatesan (Neurologist at Johns Hopkins University)Journal article link: Bloch KC, Glaser C, Gaston D, Venkatesan A. State of the Art: Acute Encephalitis. Clin Infect Dis. 2023;77(5):e14-e33. doi:10.1093/cid/ciad306Journal companion article - Executive summary link: https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/77/5/669/7269079From Clinical Infectious DiseasesEpisodes | Consult Notes | Subscribe | Twitter | Merch | febrilepodcast@gmail.comFebrile is produced with support from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Join Sandra Nelson, an ID physician specializing in musculoskeletal infections, Antonia Chen, an expert in joint reconstruction, and Aaron Tande from Mayo Clinic as they dive into the complex world of periprosthetic joint infections. They discuss a challenging case study revealing the intricacies of diagnosis and management. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and how advanced diagnostics can overcome cultural barriers in treatment. Expect insights into evolving antibiotic strategies and a focus on improving health equity in care.

Dr. Kinna Thakarar, an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Ayesha Appa, a patient-centered care advocate, and Chastity Tuell, a harm reductionist, spotlight critical topics in addiction and infection management. They discuss innovative harm reduction strategies and the importance of shared decision-making for drug users. The conversation also sheds light on rural healthcare barriers and the stigma surrounding substance use. Personal anecdotes highlight cultural joys, all while emphasizing a patient-centered approach to improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

Dr. Meghan Brennan, an ID physician at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Marcos Schechter from Emory University join Dr. Tze-Woei Tan, a vascular surgeon, and Dr. David Armstrong, a podiatric surgeon both from the University of Southern California, to discuss diabetes-related foot infections. They cover the importance of early intervention, the new Wi-Fi classification for assessing infection severity, and innovative monitoring strategies like AI. A collaborative approach is emphasized as key to improving patient outcomes and preventing serious complications.