Past ESCMID Study Groups
Over time, some ESCMID Study Groups disassembled, moved to be independent groups, slightly changed or enlarged their field of action or merged with other groups.
Here you can find some historical overview over these past ESCMID Study Groups (ordered alphabetically by acronym).
| Acronym | Full Title | Start - End Date | Reason for Discontinuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHSG | European Helicobacter Study Group | 1987-2015 | Group continues as EHMSG outside of, but in collaboration with ESCMID |
| EMESG | ESCMID Meningitis Study Group | 2007-2013 | Merged with other group to become ESGIB |
| ENSEI | European Network for the Study of Experimental Infections | 1991-2002 | Group closed |
| ESCAR (EUWOG) | ESCMID Study Group for Coxiella, Anaplasma, Rickettsia and Bartonella | 1989-2014 | Group continues as ESCCAR outside of, but in collaboration with ESCMID |
| ESGAB | European Study Group on Antibiotic Breakpoints | 1988-1997 | Became EUCAST |
| ESGAR (ISGAR, ISGAR-ESCM) | European Study Group on Antibiotic Resistance | 1986-1989 | Group closed |
| ESGARAB | ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Resistance in Anaerobic Bacteria | 1999-2010 | Widened scope to become ESGAI |
| ESGCI (ESGBE) | European Study Group on Cardiovascular Infections | 1995-2004 | Group closed |
| ESGHI | ESCMID Study Group for Hospital Infection | 1990-1997 | Became ESGNI |
| ESGT | ESCMID Study Group on Toxoplasmosis | 2003-2007 | Widened scope to become ESGCP |
| ESPRIT | ESCMID Study Group for Primary Care Topics | 2005-2010 | Group closed |
| EWPICP | European Working Party on Infections in Cancer Patients | 1995-1999 | Group closed |
