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Communicable

CMI Communications
Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance
Public Health
Gender Roles In Medicine
World Health Organization
Career Development
Substandard Medicines
Falsified Medicines
Microbiology
Measles
Clinical Microbiology
Patient Safety
Vaccination
Super Gonorrhea
Tuberculosis
C. Difficile
Gender Representation
Health Systems
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Fecal Microbiota Transfer

Communicable takes on hot topics in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Hosted by the editors of CMI Communications, the open-access journal of ESCMID, the European Society of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.

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In this episode of Communicable, Josh Davis (Newcastle, Australia) and Emily McDonald (Montreal, Canada), plus invited guest, Steven Tong (Melbourne, Australia)—all practicing physicians and clinical trialists—assemble to discuss some of their ‘top i... more

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In the first Communicable episode of 2026, Annie Joseph and Josh Nosanchuk invite Robin Patel (Rochester, USA) and Fidelma Fitzpatrick (Dublin, Ireland) to discuss some of their favourite clinical microbiology papers published in 2025. These six pape... more

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In this final episode of 2025, hosts Annie Joseph (Nottingham, UK) and Angela Huttner (Geneva, Switzerland), interview Communicable's producer, Katie Hostettler-Oi (Zurich, Switzerland), to learn which episodes she liked best this year. Their discuss... more

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During the COVID-19 pandemic with lockdown mandates and social distancing, doctors, researchers, and the public were able to find refuge and community online; for the infectious disease community, it was on the social media platform Twitter, and more... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Tong
Infectious diseases physician and clinical trials specialist
Melbourne, Australia
Episode: Communicable Episode 45: Top infectious diseases papers in 2025
Robin Patel
Professor of Microbiology and Medicine at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Episode: Communicable E44: Top clinical microbiology papers in 2025
Fidelma Fitzpatrick
Head of the Department of Clinical Microbiology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Episode: Communicable E44: Top clinical microbiology papers in 2025
Daniel Morgan
Professor of epidemiology and medicine at the University of Maryland with a focus on medical overuse and diagnostic stewardship.
University of Maryland
Episode: Communicable E41: Diagnostic stewardship
Valerie Vaughn
Associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Utah, specializing in reducing diagnostic error and curbing antibiotic overuse.
University of Utah
Episode: Communicable E41: Diagnostic stewardship
Aula Abbara
Consultant in infectious diseases and acute medicine at Imperial NHS Healthcare Trust, honorary senior clinical lecturer, malaria advisor to MSF
Imperial NHS Healthcare Trust, MSF Amsterdam
Episode: Communicable E40: AMR in conflict and crisis zones
Guido Granata
Infectious disease consultant and researcher, focusing on AMR and C. difficile infections
National Institute for Infectious Disease, IRCCS
Episode: Communicable E40: AMR in conflict and crisis zones
Tuomas Aro
Internal medicine physician, resident in infectious diseases, PhD candidate studying MDR bacteria among refugees and migrants
Helsinki University Hospital
Episode: Communicable E40: AMR in conflict and crisis zones
Dr. Steven Lim
Consultant in internal medicine and infectious diseases at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Malaysia, with a focus on HIV and neglected tropical diseases.
Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Malaysia
Episode: Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise

Hosts

Annie Joseph
Clinical microbiologist and associate editor at CMI Communications.
Angela Huttner
Editor-in-Chief of CMI Comms and an infectious diseases physician.
Erin McCreary
Director of Infectious Diseases Improvement and Clinical Research Innovation at UPMC.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is a very good podcasts, hosts and guests are very talented and skilled in their fields. I learned so many things, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
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    Optisoins
    France9 months ago

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Communicable E42: Should doctors stay at X (Twitter) or leave it?
Q: What are your arguments for staying at X?
Neil presented three key arguments: the importance of countering misinformation, understanding opposing viewpoints, and the benefits of access and engagement with the public and media.
Communicable E42: Should doctors stay at X (Twitter) or leave it?
Q: What is a regret you have with regard to your own social media communication?
Neil regretfully shared a misstep he made when commenting on a tragic anti-vaxxer story during the pandemic, stating it came off as insensitive to the person's family.
Communicable E41: Diagnostic stewardship
Q: What are the most effective levers for changing test ordering behavior among clinicians?
Education is not effective; instead, it's about making life easier for clinicians.
Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Q: What are the common pitfalls in the management of dengue?
Main pitfalls include overzealous fluid replacement and failure to recognize shock early, leading to complications if not managed correctly.
Communicable E39: Dengue on the rise
Q: How has the diagnostic testing for dengue evolved over the years?
Dengue diagnostics have improved significantly, using NS1 antigen tests for early detection and serology tests for later stages, although clinical features and history are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

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The content primarily revolves around pressing issues in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology. Notable discussions include recent advancements in antimicrobial resistance, the significance of diagnostic stewardship, and emerging infectious diseases like dengue and bacterial infections. The episodes often feature insights from leading experts in the field, who share their research findings and clinical experiences, making complex medical concepts accessible to a broader audience. With a focus on both practical implications and theoretical advancements, the show stands out by not only highlighting new studies but also addressing the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding infectious diseases in various healthcare contexts.

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Communicable launched 2 years ago and published 45 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Communicable include:

1. Steven Tong
2. Robin Patel
3. Fidelma Fitzpatrick
4. Daniel Morgan
5. Valerie Vaughn
6. Aula Abbara
7. Guido Granata
8. Tuomas Aro

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