Do you know the real reason antibiotics are prescribed for 7 days or 14 days at a time? And how much evidence is there for that duration. Listen as host Vindana Chibabhai talks to Dr Kim Pieton (Roberg), an infectious Diseases physician about the length of the antibiotic course as Goldilocks would want it...not too long, not too short, but just right!

About our Guest:

I am the proud mother of two beautiful little girls, age 4 & 5, who provide daily laughter, insight and inspiration!

My work passion is infectious diseases - all infections fascinate me, with particular interest in viruses like Hepatitis C & HIV, bacteria like treponemes and tropical infections like malaria, schistosomiasis, and arboviruses.

I love working out the 'puzzle' - getting to a diagnosis (whether infectious or not) and all the steps it takes to get there. I also love the stories and history behind infections and the treatment of these diseases. Evolution to cure!

An infectious disease specialist remains one of the most fulfilling careers because of the huge satisfaction in diagnosing and being able to cure the vast majority of infections - and if not cure, certainly control to provide a long, happy, healthy, uncomplicated life!

In addition to children and work, I love cooking, flowers and gardening, reading fiction, entertaining friends and travelling to new countries.

Kim is on Facebook and Twitter: @Kim55254631

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