Callum and Jame provide an overview of the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and some clinical uses.

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In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Nocardia and Actinomyces, continuing the journey through Gram positive bacilli.

We'll move away from GPBs in the next few episodes before returning to discuss anaerobic GPBs.

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In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Listeria, Lactobacillus and Erysipelothrix. These complete the "non-branching GPBs" we are discussing, along with Bacillus and Corynebacterium.

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In this episode we continue exploring the realm of Gram positive bacilli. Jame and Callum discuss Corynebacterium looking at Diptheroids and Diptheria and explaining the difference.

We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause.

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In this episode we are moving away from the Gram positive cocci into the realm of Gram positive bacillus. Jame and Callum start discussions with the Bacillus spp. focusing on the main culprits for human infections, in particular Anthrax. 

We're going to spend the next few episodes talking about Gram positive Bacilli and the infections they cause.

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Is this episode Jame and Callum (mainly Jame) talk about "penicillin allergy" and B-Lactam allergies in general. This complements the earlier episode on penicillins. We discuss the classification, epidemiology, assessment and management of this situation. Links to resources discussed:
SAPG https://www.sapg.scot/guidance-qi-tools/quality-improvement-tools/penicillin-allergy-de-labelling/ 
emcrit https://emcrit.org/ibcc/penicillin/

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In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 2nd of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: severity assessment, indications for surgery, treatment options by organism and innovations in practice. 

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In this episode Jame and Callum discuss Infective Endocarditis. In this 1st of two episodes on this topic we discuss the: definition, causative organisms, risk factors, symptoms/signs; diagnostics; and the Duke's criteria 

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Callum and Jame provide an overview of the penicillin class of antibiotics, discussing mechanism of action, spectrum, classification, PK/PD, side effects and resistance mechanisms. 

Also you can laugh at Jame as he tries to pronounce "isoxazolyl"

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In this episode of the ID:IOTS podcast Callum and Jame talk about Enterococci, completing cocci for the 2nd time...

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