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IDSA and ESCMID have released part 1 of new consensus statements for S aureus bacteraemia, introducing a risk-based approach to support diagnostic evaluation and more individualised treatment.

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| Vaccines

The Vaccines and Emerging Infections Subcommittees present a three-part webinar series to explore the evidence, development and implementation of vaccines for Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease.

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| Emerging infections

The Emerging Infections Subcommittee provide this Day-100 situation update of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease outbreak.

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Relive ESCMID Global 2026 and save the date for 2027

ESCMID Global 2026 took place in Munich, Germany from 17-21 April 2026. The scientific sessions and ePosters are all available on the virtual congress platform for all registrants until 31 October 2026. You can still register at a reduced price to watch the recordings and even collect CME points until 21 October 2026. We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm, Sweden from 09-13 April 2027 for ESCMID Global 2027!

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Epi Alert

The Epi Alert, a strategic collaboration between the ESCMID Emerging Infections Subcommittee and the Center of Tropical Medicine of Amsterdam University that integrates expertise and resources to advance emerging infectious diseases surveillance and intelligence sharing through a weekly briefing perfect for busy clinicians. 

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Trainee Association of ESCMID (TAE)

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Study Groups

Join ESCMID Study Groups, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, disseminating professional guidance and organising education events. Joining is free for all ESCMID members.

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ESCMID Courses

ESCMID hosts educational courses at the postgraduate level which focus on specific clinical or laboratory topics in the fields of Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID).

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Communicable podcast

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology.

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Summer School

Since 2002, the ESCMID Summer School has been a leading educational event. The week-long programme focuses on postgraduate studies and medical education, offering expert lectures in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID). The Summer School is open to MDs completing specialty training, biologists, pharmacists, PhD students, and postdocs in CM and ID. Join for a comprehensive learning experience.

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