A fascinating #escmidglobal2026 talk on the effect of microbiota on vaccine responses by Dr Petra Zimmerman @drpetzi.bsky.social. And a cautionary tale: antibiotics can also play a role in reducing antibody response to vaccines especially in early life
Last talk in the session by Dr Michael Boeckh from @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
Some exciting results on Pritelivir for resistant HSV1, and should we be using combination anti-viral therapy?
#escmidglobal2026
Dr Graeme Meintjes from London's @blizardinstitute.bsky.social is up next, on mycobacterial adjuvants and immunomodulation
>NewStrat-TB trial showed high dose TB treatment and adjuvant prednisolone didn't reduce mortality in patients with HIV-associated disseminated TB
#escmidglobal2026
Shoutout to Dr Effrossyni Gkrania-Klotsas who is chairing this session, one of the @britmic.bsky.social team #escmidglobal2026
Next up is a practical talk on immune modulation by Dr Carlota Gudiol
>The challenge of active infection with managing possible gut GvHD: can we reduce immunosuppression?
#escmidglobal2026
Day 3 of #escmidglobal2026 here in Munich 🇩🇪
Bugs on the menu..food borne pathogen
Dr Megan Carey on XDR typhoid which continues to spread
First up is Patrizia Comoli on host directed therapy
A highlight: CAR-T cells may also play a role in infection, but toxicity and cost is a concern
#escmidglobal2026
This morning we're in the 'What drugs are missing session' on adjuvant therapy for immunosuppressed patients at #escmidglobal2026
What's the most convoluted route you had to take to get to Munich? #escmidglobal2026
We've heard about plane>train train>train and even ferry>train
Any others?
The BIA are at #escmidglobal2026 today. We'll be posting some interesting snippets from the day
(Takeover by council member Michael Blank @mbblank.bsky.social)
Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which demonstrates that integrating mouse and human transcriptomic data can identify novel targets to treat RSV disease 👉 buff.ly/iT8nsC0
Programme Highlight for #BIASpring2026
UK State of the Art Lecture: DecodeMe: The genetics of ME/CFS will take place on the 20th of May on day two of the BIA 28th Annual Scientific Meeting with the Spring Trainee Day 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Unseen health hazards of urban stray animals romanticization in India 👉 www.britishinfection...
Join us from 19-20 May this year for the BIA Spring Meeting!
Whether you’re a consultant, trainee, or working in infectious diseases, this is your chance to connect, learn, & hear key updates from leading experts.
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Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which demonstrates feasibility and safety, and establishes a platform for vaccine evaluation and pneumococcal-viral interaction studies 👉 buff.ly/uZlqtsQ
Keen to expand your knowledge & keep up with latest developments in infectious diseases? Visit the BIA website to view upcoming events 📅
New events are added throughout the year, so check the website regularly 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Programme Highlight for #BIASpring2026
Professor Sean Wasserman joins us for the session Advancements of therapeutics in TB on Day 1 🎤
View the programme 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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If you’re a BIA member, this platform is a valuable resource designed to support your ongoing learning in infection and infectious diseases.
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Pneumococcal aortitis: A rare but severe and often undiagnosed vascular complication 👉 www.britishinfection...
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Programme Highlight for #BIASpring2026
Dr Malur Sudhanva joins us for the session The Viral Load of Laboratory Error: Tales from the NHS Bench on Day 1 🎤
View the programme 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...
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Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which assessed amikacin target attainment in patients with a haematological disorder treated for febrile neutropenia or severe infection 👉 buff.ly/53qa0ll
The BIA Spring Meeting is the perfect event for consultants & trainees within infection 🦠
Across two days, you’ll gain insights from leading experts, explore latest research & developments, & connect with colleagues.
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#InfectionDiseases #BIASpring2026
Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection Practice including Aortic pseudoaneurysm due to Aspergillus fumigatus in a patient post coronary artery bypass graft surgery 👉 www.britishinfection...
Strongyloidiasis, caused by soil-transmitted helminth Strongyloides stercoralis, remains a neglected public health issue in Australia, especially among remote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. Read full study in latest Journal of #Infection 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the ‘ID:IOTS’ podcast, like Azole Antifungals on the BIA website plus previous episodes 👉 www.britishinfection...
Check out the different registration options we have available for #BIASpring2026
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Read the latest Journal of #Infection for the study which evaluates the epidemiology and outcomes of candidaemia in hospitalised adults 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...