
Let's Talk ID
Let's Talk ID is a podcast by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, featuring discussions with experts on a range of topics related to infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance, ID diagnostics and outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola and measles. Episodes on IDSA’s guidelines are also available.*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Latest episodes

Jun 5, 2014 • 49min
HCV: Epidemiology, Screening, Testing and Risk Reduction
This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Todays podcast is: What Every ID Fellow Needs to Know about HCV: Epidemiology, Screening, Testing and Risk ReductionPresented by:Arthur Kim, MD, FIDSA Director fo the Viral Hepatitis Clinic, Division of Infectious DiseasesMassachusetts General HospitalAssistant Professor of MedicineHarvard Medical School Hosted by:

Feb 13, 2014 • 48min
HCV Updates in Treatment - IDSA Lecture Series
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's lecture series provides easy access to many of the best lectures given throughout the year through the IDSA on important infectious disease topics. This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series. Presented by: David Thomas, MD, MPH, FIDSAProfessor of MedicineDirector, Division of Infectious DiseasesJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Hosted by:

Dec 22, 2013 • 21min
Vaccination of the Immunocompromised Host 2013- IDSA Guideline Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Vaccination of the Immunocompromised Host, published online in Clinical Infectious Diseases, December 2013. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Lorry Rubin, MDDirector of Infectious Diseases, Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY of the North Shore-LIJ Health System,Professor of Pediatrics, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine

Dec 8, 2013 • 19min
Management of Patients with HIV in Primary Care - IDSA Guidelines Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the Primary Care Guidelines for the Management of Persons Infected With HIV: 2013 Update by the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D.,Professor of Family and Community MedicineTemple University School of MedicineAssociate DirectorFamily Medicine Residency ProgramAbington Memorial HospitalMichael A. Horberg, MDExecutive DirectorMid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Rockville, Maryland

Aug 8, 2013 • 55min
HCV Epidemiology The Silent Epidemic - IDSA Lecture Series
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's lecture series provides easy access to many of the best lectures given throughout the year through the IDSA on important infectious disease topics. This podcast is part of the Hepatitis C Knowledge Network Webinar Series - Hepatitis C Epidemiology.Presented by: Michael Saag, MD, FIDSAIDSA Hepatitis Task Force Director, Center for AIDS ResearchUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamHosted by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.

Jul 2, 2013 • 26min
Testing for Hepatitis C Infection - IDSA Lecture Series
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's lecture series provides easy access to many of the best lectures given throughout the year through the IDSA on important infectious disease topics. This podcast, recorded during ID Week 2012 discusses Diagnosis of Hepatitis C. Presented by: David Thomas, MD, MPHProfessor of MedicineDirector, Division of Infectious DiseasesJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineHosted by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital.

Sep 12, 2012 • 21min
Streptococcal Pharyngitis - IDSA Guideline Update
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. This podcast discusses the IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Standord T. Shulman, MDChief, Division of Infectious Diseases Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens's Hospital of ChicagoVirginia H. Rogers Professor of Pediatric Infectious DiseasesNowthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

May 23, 2012 • 22min
IDSA Guideline Update - Diabetic Foot Infections
The Infectious Diseases Society of America's Guideline Update presents concise summaries of important IDSA guidelines. In this episode, Dr. Benjamen Lipsky joins us to discuss the 2012 IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections. Dr. Lipsky talks about the diagnosis of diabetic foot infections including clinical assessment, when imaging should be obtained, the place of culture and when to order a bone biopsy for osteomyelitis. Then Dr. Lipsky discusses the microbiology of diabetic foot infections, recommendations for wound care, and antibiotic recommendations. For details of the guidelines presented, please go to www.idsociety.org .Presented by: Neil S. Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Memorial Hospital. Benjamin Lipsky, MD, FACP, FIDSA,FRPCPofessor of MedicineVA Puget SoundUniversity of Washington

Apr 15, 2012 • 26min
IDSA Guideline Update - Rhinosinusitis
The podcast delves into IDSA guidelines for treating bacterial rhinosinusitis, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and avoiding antibiotic overuse. They discuss differentiating bacterial and viral sinusitis, optimizing treatment strategies with high-dose antibiotics, and addressing rising resistance rates. The use of adjunctive therapies like nasal saline irrigation and intranasal steroids are also explored.