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Communicable

CMI Communications
Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance
Public Health
Gender Roles In Medicine
World Health Organization
Career Development
Falsified Medicines
Substandard Medicines
Microbiology
Measles
Clinical Microbiology
Patient Safety
Vaccination
Super Gonorrhea
Tuberculosis
C. Difficile
Gender Representation
Health Systems
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Fecal Microbiota Transfer

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Hosted by the editors of CMI Communications, the open-access journal of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.

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Once confined to the tropics, dengue is spreading via its vector, the Aedes mosquito, to more temperate regions, causing increases in global morbidity, mortality and cost. In 2019, the WHO recognised dengue as one of the top ten global health threats... more

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In this episode of Communicable, Erin McCreary and Angela Huttner are joined by Barbara Trautner (St. Louis, USA) and Valéry Lavergne (Vancouver, Canada), the co-chairs and leading authors of the first IDSA guideline on complicated urinary tract infe... more

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Contrary to popular belief, peer review has only recently become an integral step in scientific publishing. Currently seen by many as a badge of honour ensuring valid, innovative and honest research, peer review seems in reality to be increasingly th... more

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In this second-ever collaboration between SIDP’s Breakpoints and ESCMID’s Communicable podcasts, hosts Erin McCreary and Angela Huttner invite the two principal investigators and visionaries who spearheaded the Bacteraemia Antibiotic Length Actually ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Steven Lim
Consultant in internal medicine and infectious diseases at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Malaysia, with a focus on HIV and neglected tropical diseases.
Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Malaysia
Episode: Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
André Siqueira
Leads the Dengue Global Program at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 15 years in clinical research on febrile illnesses.
Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative
Episode: Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Dr. Barbara Trautner
Co-Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University in St. Louis, passionate about urinary tract infections and antibiotic stewardship.
Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Communicable E38: Why do you have to be so complicated? The 2025 IDSA Complicated UTI Guidelines
Professor Valéry Lavergne
Canadian Infectious Disease and Medical Microbiology Specialist, and guideline methodologist for the Infectious Disease Society of America.
University of British Columbia
Episode: Communicable E38: Why do you have to be so complicated? The 2025 IDSA Complicated UTI Guidelines
Professor Melinda Baldwin
AIP Endowed Professor in History of Natural Sciences, specializing in the history of science.
University of Maryland
Episode: Communicable E37: 'Peer review is broken'
Dr. Serge Horbach
Associate Professor focusing on science, ethics, and communication.
Radboud University
Episode: Communicable E37: 'Peer review is broken'
Nick Daneman
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and infectious disease physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto
Episode: Communicable E36: Finding BALANCE in antibiotic durations—the BALANCE trial
Rob Fowler
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and critical care physician for the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
University of Toronto
Episode: Communicable E36: Finding BALANCE in antibiotic durations—the BALANCE trial
Barney Graham
Infectious Diseases Physician and Scientist, retired Deputy Director of NIH's NIAID Vaccine Research Center
David Satcher Global Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine
Episode: Communicable E35: From Ebola to COVID-19 — Graham and Kobinger on building vaccines

Hosts

Angela Huttner
Editor-in-Chief of CMI Comms and an infectious disease physician at the Geneva University Hospital in Switzerland.
Erin McCreary
Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation at UPMC.
Annie Joseph
Clinical microbiologist at Nottingham University Hospitals and associate editor at CMI Comms.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is a very good podcasts, hosts and guests are very talented and skilled in their fields. I learned so many things, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
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    Optisoins
    France6 months ago

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Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Q: What are the common pitfalls in the management of dengue?
Main pitfalls include overzealous fluid replacement and failure to recognize shock early, leading to complications if not managed correctly.
Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Q: How has the diagnostic testing for dengue evolved over the years?
Dengue diagnostics have improved significantly, using NS1 antigen tests for early detection and serology tests for later stages, although clinical features and history are crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Q: Can you give our listeners a brief refresher on dengue, the virus, the vector, the disease?
Dengue is caused by the dengue virus, which exists in four serotypes and is transmitted mainly by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It can range from mild illness to severe dengue, with over 95% experiencing mild symptoms.
Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Q: Why is there a difference in practice regarding the use of oral antibiotics?
Cultural practices and perceptions about treatment effectiveness contribute to varying acceptance and implementation.
Communicable E32: Fluoroquinolones - to heal or harm?
Q: What are the benefits and risks of using fluoroquinolones?
Fluoroquinolones are effective but come with risks such as serious adverse events requiring careful stewardship.

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Discussions within this podcast center around significant topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology, reflecting on current guidelines, treatment protocols, and advancements in research. Episodes cover a range of subjects, including antibiotic stewardship, peer review in academia, and the evolution of vaccine development. The format welcomes expert guests who bring valuable insights, making complex medical information accessible and relevant to practitioners and the interested public alike. Noteworthy is the podcast's engagement with contemporary issues such as vaccine acceptance and the importance of public health communication, which add significant relevance to its content.

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Communicable launched a year ago and published 39 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Dr. Steven Lim
2. André Siqueira
3. Dr. Barbara Trautner
4. Professor Valéry Lavergne
5. Professor Melinda Baldwin
6. Dr. Serge Horbach
7. Nick Daneman
8. Rob Fowler

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