Aims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Mycoplasma and Chlamydia Infections (ESGMAC) gathers physicians, veterinarians, microbiologists, and scientists. Together, they are dedicated to improving the understanding of clinical presentation and epidemiology (including antimicrobial resistance)…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Infections in Critically Ill Patients (ESGCIP) is fighting infectious diseases in critically ill patients, with a special focus on multidrug-resistant pathogens. This group is dedicated to: Conducting collaborative projects to tackle infectious issues…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH) is deeply committed to advancing knowledge on viral hepatitis. Uniting members from all over the globe, they are dedicated to: Organising educational courses, webinars, and sessions at congresses to disseminate crucial insights…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Infections in the Elderly (ESGIE) aims to promote the multidisciplinary management of infections in the elderly, focusing on producing multicentre data on the epidemiology, clinical presentations, therapeutic management, and prevention. ESGIE is…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Implant-Associated Infections (ESGIAI) focuses on the challenges posed by implant-associated infections in clinical microbiology (CM) and infectious diseases (ID). Through a multidisciplinary approach, ESGIAI is committed to: Navigating the complexities…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Respiratory Viruses (ESGREV) is at the forefront of respiratory virus research and medicine. Uniting experts on a global scale, they are committed to: Coordinating efforts to strengthen new and existing research and education initiatives through global…
Get to know moreAims and objectives As one of the earliest Study Groups, The ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ESGAP) has been at the forefront of promoting education and research on the topic of antimicrobial stewardship since its founding in 1999. The link between antibiotic use and resistance is…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Epidemiological Markers (ESGEM) is at the centre of understanding microbial epidemiology within our Society. Typing is vital for microbial surveillance, from hospitals to global epidemiology. Recent advancements in molecular typing have expanded…
Get to know moreAims 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…
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