The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infection-related diseases. This is achieved by promoting and supporting research, education, training, and good medical practice.
Latest News
Manual of Microbiology announcement of publication at ECCMID
ESCMID is proud to announce the publication of the Manual of Microbiology, which can be purchased at ECCMID 2012. The Manual is the result of the work and efforts of CM/ID experts from ESCMID and SFM to present a European perspective on Clinical Microbiology.
Extended deadline for late-breaker abstracts
Haven’t submitted your abstract for ECCMID 2012 yet? Do you have cutting-edge results to present? As a CM/ID leading congress, ECCMID offers you an exceptional opportunity: you may still participate by presenting your late-breaker abstract by 17 February 2012. Don’t pass up the chance!
TAE Call for candidates for Steering Committee election
Young ESCMID members could become the protagonists of the next four years (2012-2016) at ESCMID by joining the the TAE -Trainee Association of ESCMID- Steering Committee, as two places will be vacant in April 2012. The two new members will be elected in February 2012. If your profile matches the candidate requirements, nominate yourself for the election from 10-31 January 2012.
TAE newsletter
The January newsletter of the TAE features the association’s latest activities and urges everyone to participate. Here are the stimulating topics: the call for candidates for the TAE Steering Committee Election; the second Trainees’ Day at ECCMID 2012 in London; the online quiz CM & ID; the TAE Excellence in Training Awards 2012, and a clear explanation of what the TAE is. Read more and get involved in the TAE!
January 2012 CMI editor’s choice
Burden of Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis: how real is the threat?
As the author’s article emphasises, the media have been focusing on the topic of the current CMI editor’s choice demonstrating how far the media influence can go. Some studies on the increase in hospitalizations, trends and mortality for bacterial infective endocarditis in the US—mainly caused by S. Aurerus—further aroused media interest in the subject. However, these interesting studies have a shadow side, and this article delves into the story unveiling important information.
EPASG Newsletter
EPASG has been showing to be a highly active ESCMID Study Groups since its recent foundation in 2010. Read news from the ESCMID PK/PD of the Anti-Infectives Study Group in the EPASG January newsletter. Read about the FP7 project AIDA started in 2010; the special issue of Current Opinion in Pharmacology regarding anti-infectives; the EPASG Educational Workshop at ECCMID in London and the two ESCMID Technical Workshops in Madrid and in Athens.
