Aims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Anaerobic Infections (ESGAI) is at the forefront of advancing research and knowledge on anaerobic pathogens. Bringing together an international community of experts, ESGAI is committed to: Performing innovative fundamental and clinical research to…
Get to know moreAims and objectives With the aim of promoting standardisation and research in the field of forensic microbiology, the ESCMID Study Group of Forensic and Post-mortem Microbiology (ESGFOR) launched in October 2014 with the following main objectives: Establishing European guidance for standardised…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Urinary Tract Infections (ESGUTI) aims to bring together international experts on the diagnosis, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI) in order to improve our understanding, management and prevention of these…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Clostridioides difficile (ESGCD) is committed to spreading awareness on C. difficile infections by fostering collaboration across European centres and providing a forum for knowledge sharing. Together, this group is dedicated to: Ensuring patient…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Staphylococci and Staphylococcal Diseases (ESGS) focuses on the challenges posed by Staphylococcus aureus , one of the most frequent bacterial pathogens in both community and healthcare settings. With staphylococcal infections on the rise, ESGS is…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Genomic and Molecular Diagnostics (ESGMD) plays a crucial role in improving the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases by harnessing the power of molecular and genomic techniques. Committed to pioneer innovation, research,…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG) is dedicated to fostering a strong network and promoting knowledge sharing through engaging educational activities, insightful conferences, and impactful publications. It's goal is to boost global awareness and management of fungal…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group on Mobile Elements And Plasmids (ESGMAP) serves as a reference and coordinating group within ESCMID, dedicated to advancing research, detection, and control of mobile elements and plasmids. These elements are fundamental drivers of antimicrobial resistance,…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Infections in Travellers and Migrants (ESGITM) is dedicated to improving global knowledge and collaboration in research on travel-related infections. Together, ESGITM is committed to: Bringing together experts from different countries to provide a forum…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Infections in Compromised Hosts (ESGICH) helps push research and discussions around the topic of infections in immunocompromised hosts. Despite significant advances in science, medicine, and technique that have improved outcomes of immunocompromised…
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