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British Infection Association
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We are a membership led professional organisation. Our aim is to improve patient care by advocating for, and supporting infection specialists. We provide education, guidance, research grants and more. https://www.britishinfection.org/
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Read the Journal of #Infection for the study which determines the association between #ViralSpecies and odds of severe lower respiratory tract illnesses (sLRI) versus upper respiratory illness (URI) among children under 2 years of age 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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🎙️ MIC podcast Ep. 2 is out now! 🦠

Dr Amy Belfield & Dr Michael Blank return with insights on new vaccines for gonorrhoea & how climate change is already altering infection prevalence in the UK.

🎧 Listen here: www.britishinfection...

#MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the ID:IOTS podcast, like Clinical Decision Support Systems with Biomerieux over on the BIA website plus lots more 👉 www.britishinfection...
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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If you are a member of the British Infection Association, you can register for the members rate at the upcoming Dilemmas in Critical Care Infections Day on 20th January 2026 in Manchester 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection in Practice including Largest cholera outbreak since
Jajarkot: Lessons from Birgunj, Nepal 👉
www.britishinfection...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Register now to attend BIA Dilemmas Day 2026 on critical care infections.

Taking place on the 20th of January 2026 at the Manchester Conference Centre. Register now at 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Register for FIS International 2025.

Come along this year to Bournemouth, 2-4 December for 3 days of invaluable education &
networking opportunities. View programme & register 👉
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#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is an important tool for enhancing
#PathogenDetection in #infected patients. Read the study in the Journal of #Infection 👉
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Speakers for BIA Dilemmas Day 2026 include:

🎙️ Paul Dark
🎙️ Alyssa Hudson
🎙️ Tom Hellyr
and more!

Find out more about the programme 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join and become a member of the British Infection Association!

Trainees and associates can join for free. Find out more here 👉 www.britishinfection...

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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection in Practice including Rash in an immunocompromised
patient born in the Philippines👉
www.britishinfection...
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Sponsor & Exhibit at BIA Dilemmas Day, 20th of January 2026 to connect with a specialised & engaged audience in the field of critical care infections

Contact Catriona.rice@fitwise.co.uk or visit fitwise.eventsair.co... for more!

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It’s National Pathology Week 2025 and the theme is ‘Pathology Solutions’!

Amy Read will be presenting a session on behalf of BIA at the virtual event so be sure to listen out

Take part and find out more
👉 www.rcpath.org/disco...

@RCPath #PathologyWeek
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Read the Journal of #Infection for the study which sequenced methicillin-susceptible
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) surveillance and #ClinicalIsolates in the neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU) of an academic hospital between February 2022 and March 2024 👉
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Join us at Manchester Conference Centre, one of the most popular hotels in Manchester on the 20th of January 2026 for the BIA Dilemmas Day. Find out about the venue and how to get there on our website 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Read Journal of #Infection for first results characterising #Pathogenesis & #Infectivity of emerging A. baumannii ST19. High MDR & XDR rates with clonally related isolates highlight importance of #InfectionPreventionAndControl measures in conflict zones 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Members and non-members are welcome to attend the BIA Dilemmas Day 2026. The theme this year is critical care infections. Find out more and join us on the 20th of January in Manchester 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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As part of National Pathology Week 2025 from 3-9 November, Amy Read will be presenting a session on behalf of BIA at the virtual event.

Be sure to take part and find out more 👉 www.rcpath.org/disco...
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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View programme for FIS International 2025

Discover detailed sessions & plan what you'd like to attend this year in Bournemouth. You can join us for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co...

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiouDiseases #microbiology #IDSky
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Join us on the 20th of January 2026 for a fantastic day of case discussions and presentations on critical care infections 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection in Practice including Cryptic hepatitis E virus infections in immunocompromised hosts: A silent threat in high-income settings 👉 www.britishinfection...
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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#OropoucheVirus (OROV) is a reemerging arbovirus in South America, with cases expanding beyond this region through the importation of #Infections in North America and Europe. Read the study in the Journal of #Infection 👉 www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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The programme will be available shortly for 2026 Dilemmas Day 🎙️

Some of the topics covered:
⭐ Metagenomics
⭐ Optimal dosing of antimicrobials in ITU
⭐ Water safe ICU
⭐ Climate change

Register here 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Read the latest articles from Clinical Infection in Practice including An unwanted souvenir: Case report of delayed diagnosis of a coccidioidomycosis prosthetic joint infection 👉 www.britishinfection...
October 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Members of the British Infection Association can register for the members rate at the upcoming Dilemmas Day 2026 on 20th January 2026 in Manchester!

Check out the rates here 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co...

#Infection #CriticalCareInfections #BIADilemmasDay2026
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM