ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists

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• 139. Polyenes 26.05.2026 22мин

  Process your Polyene Prescribing Paralysis by partaking in this proliferous podcast pondering on the particulars of these P-harmacological agents.* *Alyssa had no part in the making of this podcast description. Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast ple...
• 138. RIPL - Tick borne infections 11.05.2026 53мин

  Jame and Callum are joined by Christina Petridou. In this episode we give you an overview of ticks and the key infections they transmit..., but NOT Lyme disease. Some of the infections we DO cover include: Rickettsiosis (spotted fever group), relapsing fevers, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, TBE & CCHF. Not Lyme. THIS IS NOT A LYME DISEASE EPISODE. Show notes (including lots of summary tables and horrible tick pics) for this episode are here. Support the show Suppor...
• 137. Flucytosine 27.04.2026 21мин

  Flucytosine. A much maligned antifungal, consigned to adjuvant use in Cryptococcus... WELL THAT CHANGES... well not today because the resistance barrier is shockingly low, but at least in 20m time you'll know all you need to about 5-FC! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you...
• 136a. RIPL - Biosafety & Biosecurity 14.04.2026 15мин

  Lab containment levels 1-4Safety cabinets 1-3ACDP approved list of biological agents 2-4Counterterrorism act schedule 5 pathogensCat A and Cat B transport SAPO?!Confused? We're not surprised, but things will all become clear.... Once you listen to this masterclass from Dr Claire Gordon on all things biosafety and biosecurity from a UK lab perspective. Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buym...
• 136. RIPL - VHF 13.04.2026 33мин

  What could be more Rare Imported or Pathogenic than the Viral Haemorrhagic fevers?! Callum is joined again by Drs Claire Gordon and Amy Bellfield to talk all things VHF and HCID from the clinical lab perspective. We're sure you'll all be Very Happy Fans by the end of this one... Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episo...
• 135. Terbinafine & Griseofulvin 30.03.2026 20мин

  Terbinafine! Griseofulvin! 2 weird antifungals that the dermatologists use much more than us! But we here at the ID:IOTS Podcast love all our antifungal agents equally so here's an episode on literally everything you need to know about both these agents! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have pr...
• 134. The Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab (RIPL) 16.03.2026 45мин

  Now this an episode, first of a triple About all the work of a lab called RIPL And we'd like to take minute now so sit right here And learn about all the horrible pathogens you now should fear Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a...
• 133. Echinocandins Part 2: Rezafungin 02.03.2026 23мин

  Part 2 of 2 on Echinocandins! Tihana Bicanic gives a masterclass on Rezafungin, its use now and in the future, and gives an update on the relevant clinical trials and studies you need to know to make you a Master Echinocandologist. Alyssa and Jame are here too, but very much in receive-only mode. Listen in and find out why! Notes for this episode are found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e Support the show Support us on:&...
• 132. Echinocandins Part 1: the old stuff 23.02.2026 37мин

  Alyssa and Jame are joined by Tihana Bicanic, to discuss the second great antifungal drug class, Echinocandins. Part 1 of 2! (this episode we discuss the old stuff, next episode we discuss Rezafungin in more detail). Show note for this episode found here: https://idiots.notion.site/132-133-Echinocandins-2d76a1ea09d8811f800ad3a446c6726e (Note if you have any echo on the audio for this episode, try re-downloading the episode) Support the show Support us on: Patreon: h...
• 131. Biocide Bashing 09.02.2026 46мин

  BIOCIDES ARE COMING FOR YOU. Find out what they are, what the benefits and harms they have, and what we can do to control their use in consumer products. This was a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion on the use of agents that can affect the human/animal microbiome and environmental microbes, and the problems with trying to regulate them (in the UK at least). Hope you enjoy it. Bios: Natalie Bennett has been a Green Party representative in the UK House of Lords for ...
• 130. Azole Antifungals 26.01.2026 32мин

  Flustered by fluconazole? An ignoramus on itraconazole and isavuconazole? Puzzled by Posa? VEXED BY VORI? Never fear: You can be amazed at the Azoles, just learn how to use 'em right! That's what this episode's all about! Alyssa and Jame UNITE in the first of our episodes on antifungal drugs! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes c...
• 129. Penicillin allergy 3: CEPH FAST 12.01.2026 54мин

  AKA Penicillin Allergy 3: Delabel Hard With A Vengeance A departure from our semi-annual penicillin allergy episode: one on cephalosporin allergy! Jame and Callum are joined by Fionnuala Cox to discuss Cephalosporin allergy in general, and the CEPH-FAST risk assessment tool in particular. Ever wanted to know how to deal with cephalosporin allergy? Listen on! Paper here: Cox F, Vogrin S, Sullivan RP, Stone C, Koo G, Phillips E, et al. Development and validation of a c...
• 128. Antibiotic tier list 25.12.2025 52мин

  Yo ho ho, for our listeners dearest We present an antibiotics tier list Ranking drugs from S to D In a manner oh so Christmassy So sit back relax and have a drink As we discourse in cladist think And if you rank a different way We'll forgive you this Christmas day. Proper episodes next year. See you in 2026! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes...
• 127. Brucella 15.12.2025 28мин

  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! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your pref...
• 126. Capnocytophaga 01.12.2025 14мин

  It's the best pun Cal's ever done, and I don't say that lightly, son. Here's an episode on Capnocytophagia! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idiotspod Prep notes for completed episodes can be found here (Not all episodes have prep notes). If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review on your preferred podcast app!
• 125. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: AMR and Politics 19.11.2025 41мин

  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! S...
• 124. Moulds that cause chronic subcutaneous infections 17.11.2025 1ч 7мин

  SporotrichosisMycetomaChromoblastomycosis...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! Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/I...
• 123. Moulds: Dermatophytes 03.11.2025 28мин

  Alyssa and Callum talk all things dermatophytes and Tinea: Tinea capitis – scalp, hairTinea corporis – trunk, limbs (ringworm)Tinea manuum/pedis - palms and soles (athlete’s foot)Tinea cruris - groin (jock itch)Tinea barbae - beard area and neckTinea faciale - faceTinea unguium / onychomycosis - nailsWhat 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-3e6b963f48db46808f679858...
• 122. Moulds: Rare Invasive Moulds 20.10.2025 46мин

  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 Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_po...
• 121. Moulds: Mucorales 06.10.2025 1ч 8мин

  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)PathogenesisRisk factors Clinical syndromesDiagnosticsTreatmentShow notes for this episode here: https://idiots.notion.site/121-Moulds-Mucorales-c2343d4588ea4dd19c54de538fd7fe22?pvs=74 Support the show Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IDIOTS_pod BuyMeACoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/idi...