Guidelines & Journals The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) considers the creation of guidelines essential to equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate best clinical practices into their work. ESCMID's published…
Get to know moreGuidelines in development ESCMID works throughout the year to propose and endorse quality guidelines to members and the global professional community. Below is a list of guidance documents that are currently under development. Explore the details of each guidance document and follow the evolution of…
Get to know moreDosing of antimicrobials in patients with renal impairment with or without RRT Key facts Chair(s): Thomas Tängdén, Uppsala, Sweden Approval date: March 2023 Expected completion: April 2025 Comment: Last status report date: 17.03.2025 Status Report Guideline Development Steps Status Guideline Group…
Get to know moreVaccination of the immunocompromised host Key facts Chair(s): Olivier Epaulard, Grenoble, France Approval date: March 2023 Expected completion: May 2025 Last status report date: 17.03.2025 Status Report Guideline Development Steps Status Guideline Group Membership Completed Establishing Guideline…
Get to know moreNomenclature, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic Q fever Key facts Chair(s): Chantal Rovers, Netherlands Approval date: February 2025 Expected completion: April 2027 Comment: Last status report date: 17.03.2025 Status Report Guideline Development Steps Status Guideline Group Membership…
Get to know moreApproach to suspected antibiotic allergy Key facts Chair(s): Mark De Boer, Leiden, Netherlands Approval date: March 2023 (agreement) Expected completion: January 2025 Comment: Last status report date: 17.03.2025 Status Report Guideline Development Steps Status Guideline Group Membership Completed…
Get to know moreInfection Control Strategies and Interventions to prevent Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in adult patients Key facts Chair(s): Gabriel Birgand, France and Henri Van Werkhoven, Netherlands Approval date: February 2025 Expected completion: Comment: Last status report date: 17.03.2025 Status Report…
Get to know moreOnline course The online modules available on this page are a useful tool for all ESCMID members involved in guidelines development and systematic reviews and/or performing systematic reviews. All panel members in ESCMID guidelines projects and participants to the yearly onsite course are strongly…
Get to know moreHistory In an over 40-year journey, ESCMID, born from a shared vision, continues to thrive as a leader in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID). The Society's impact is evident through scientific events, educational initiatives, research support, and collaborations. ESCMID…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Legionella Infections (ESGLI) focuses on innovating research, diagnostics, and control over Legionnaires’ diseases. They are proud to be dedicated to: Monitoring and tracking circulating strains causing human disease Finding new and more effective ways…
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