• 127. Brucella
    Dec 15 2025

    In which Callum and Jame discuss Brucellosis, named after a Scottish feminist, a disease hard to diagnose but easy to treat, as long as the treatment works which it may not. Listen on!

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    29 mins
  • 126. Capnocytophaga
    Dec 1 2025

    It's the best pun Cal's ever done, and I don't say that lightly, son. Here's an episode on Capnocytophagia!

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    14 mins
  • World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics
    Nov 19 2025

    It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week! And did you know AMR might kill us all? The British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy do, and they’ve partnered up with interested politicians to drive AMR up the political agenda. But how?

    Jame is joined by Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Nick Brown and Dr Danny Chambers MP to discuss the workings of the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on AMR, the BSAC parliamentary internship, how to get involved in pushing AMR up the political agenda, and more!

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    42 mins
  • 124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections
    Nov 17 2025
    • Sporotrichosis
    • Mycetoma
    • Chromoblastomycosis
    • ...Entomophthorales.

    Let's face it: you don't know anything about these diseases.

    That's OK: neither do Callum or Alyssa. That's why we've got a guest! Dr David Chandler is a Consultant Dermatologist, BSMM member and is a member of the Global Mycetoma Working Group. Listen on for everything you need to know about chronic subcutaneous infections caused by moulds!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 123. Moulds: Dermatophytes
    Nov 3 2025

    Alyssa and Callum talk all things dermatophytes and Tinea:

    • Tinea capitis – scalp, hair
    • Tinea corporis – trunk, limbs (ringworm)
    • Tinea manuum/pedis - palms and soles (athlete’s foot)
    • Tinea cruris - groin (jock itch)
    • Tinea barbae - beard area and neck
    • Tinea faciale - face
    • Tinea unguium / onychomycosis - nails

    What does Anthropophilic mean and how do you pronounce it? Tune in to find out.

    Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/12-Moulds-Dermatophytes-3e6b963f48db46808f67985884be5794?source=copy_link

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    31 mins
  • 122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds
    Oct 20 2025

    Alyssa and Callum are joined by Dr Neil Stone to talk all things Rare, Invasive, and Mouldy. Specifically Fusarium spp., as well as Scedosporium spp. and Lomentospora prolificans.

    Heard of these before? No? Well listen in to find out what they are, and why they matter

    Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/122-Moulds-Rare-invasive-moulds-af70fc26e81043669c2bf3ef17c14b6c?pvs=74

    Register for the BIA Autumn Trainees Meeting here!

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    47 mins
  • 121. Moulds: Mucorales
    Oct 6 2025

    Callum and Alyssa are joined by Dr Dora Corzo-Leon to discuss all things Mucorales and Mucormycosis. Listen in to hear about:

    • Taxonomy (and why it is confusing)
    • Pathogenesis
    • Risk factors
    • Clinical syndromes
    • Diagnostics
    • Treatment

    Show notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/121-Moulds-Mucorales-c2343d4588ea4dd19c54de538fd7fe22?pvs=74

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 120. Clinical Decision Support Systems with Biomerieux
    Sep 22 2025

    Jame is joined by Chloe from BioMerieux to discuss clinical decision support systems and their application in Microbiology & Infectious Disease! What are they, how do they work, and what are the potential applications in antimicrobial stewardship? Listen on for details!


    Note: This episode was produced in collaboration with BioMérieux. An honorarium received from them will be donated directly to charitable causes.

    Message from BioMérieux: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information shared during our podcast appearances. The views expressed by our representatives are in good faith and based on the information available at the time. We accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies. For the most accurate and up-to-date product details, please refer to our official website or contact us directly

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    25 mins