Callum P Mutch
@callumpmutch.bsky.social
Microbiologist and Infectious Disease physician.
Educator and podcaster: @idiots-pod.bsky.social
Interests: Sim&Mastery, Digital healthcare, cycling, TTRPGs. He/him
Educator and podcaster: @idiots-pod.bsky.social
Interests: Sim&Mastery, Digital healthcare, cycling, TTRPGs. He/him
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call it PCP - you might come across as a relic
call it PJP - you may seem cleverish
either way, don't call it PCP-pneumonia or PJP-pneumonia - you will come across as redundant redundant
this @idiots-pod.bsky.social is a great review of the clinical aspects of pneumocystis infections.
#idsky
call it PJP - you may seem cleverish
either way, don't call it PCP-pneumonia or PJP-pneumonia - you will come across as redundant redundant
this @idiots-pod.bsky.social is a great review of the clinical aspects of pneumocystis infections.
#idsky
115. The Yeasts: PCP/Pneumocytis jirovecii - ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
Listen to this Pretty Comprehensive Pod on PCP. Alyssa and Callum cover:EpidemiologyTaxonomy (PCP vs PJP?)Diagnosis TreatmentNote this pod episode also includes some Positively Jolly Puns on...
idiotspodcasting.buzzsprout.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
call it PCP - you might come across as a relic
call it PJP - you may seem cleverish
either way, don't call it PCP-pneumonia or PJP-pneumonia - you will come across as redundant redundant
this @idiots-pod.bsky.social is a great review of the clinical aspects of pneumocystis infections.
#idsky
call it PJP - you may seem cleverish
either way, don't call it PCP-pneumonia or PJP-pneumonia - you will come across as redundant redundant
this @idiots-pod.bsky.social is a great review of the clinical aspects of pneumocystis infections.
#idsky
Edinburgh is such a great place to live and work. Particularly in this sunny may.
Want to work here too (as a med micro +/- ID consultant)?
Well, check out this job advert: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Want to work here too (as a med micro +/- ID consultant)?
Well, check out this job advert: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Consultant in Medical Microbiology :Various sites
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
May 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Edinburgh is such a great place to live and work. Particularly in this sunny may.
Want to work here too (as a med micro +/- ID consultant)?
Well, check out this job advert: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Want to work here too (as a med micro +/- ID consultant)?
Well, check out this job advert: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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< 72 h from launch → 48 placebo / active-controlled vaccine RCTs logged - now including all 5 COVID trials
1.43 M participants
Crowd-powered, freely accessible evidence that buries the “never placebo-tested” myth.
Browse or drop a PMID 👇
bit.ly/3EuYzqI
cc @bradspellberg.bsky.social
1.43 M participants
Crowd-powered, freely accessible evidence that buries the “never placebo-tested” myth.
Browse or drop a PMID 👇
bit.ly/3EuYzqI
cc @bradspellberg.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
< 72 h from launch → 48 placebo / active-controlled vaccine RCTs logged - now including all 5 COVID trials
1.43 M participants
Crowd-powered, freely accessible evidence that buries the “never placebo-tested” myth.
Browse or drop a PMID 👇
bit.ly/3EuYzqI
cc @bradspellberg.bsky.social
1.43 M participants
Crowd-powered, freely accessible evidence that buries the “never placebo-tested” myth.
Browse or drop a PMID 👇
bit.ly/3EuYzqI
cc @bradspellberg.bsky.social
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Two hospital 🇰🇷 retrospective cohort study of ID consult and CLABSIs in the ICU
ID consults associated with:
-faster catheter removal
-more targeted antimicrobials
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#IDSky
ID consults associated with:
-faster catheter removal
-more targeted antimicrobials
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#IDSky
Impact of early infectious diseases consultation on the management of central line-associated bloodstream infection: a propensity score weighting retrospective cohort study - BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an important healthcare-associated infection, particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study aimed to investigate the im...
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com
April 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Two hospital 🇰🇷 retrospective cohort study of ID consult and CLABSIs in the ICU
ID consults associated with:
-faster catheter removal
-more targeted antimicrobials
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#IDSky
ID consults associated with:
-faster catheter removal
-more targeted antimicrobials
bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#IDSky
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Now it’s @drneilstone.bsky.social talking about social media and medicine. “Bluesky is the dominant platform now.”
He said it. We will get him over to Bluesky for good! 💪🏼😉😁
#ESCMIDGlobal
#IDSky #MedSky
He said it. We will get him over to Bluesky for good! 💪🏼😉😁
#ESCMIDGlobal
#IDSky #MedSky
April 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Now it’s @drneilstone.bsky.social talking about social media and medicine. “Bluesky is the dominant platform now.”
He said it. We will get him over to Bluesky for good! 💪🏼😉😁
#ESCMIDGlobal
#IDSky #MedSky
He said it. We will get him over to Bluesky for good! 💪🏼😉😁
#ESCMIDGlobal
#IDSky #MedSky
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Why is this not happening #ESCMID2025
April 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Why is this not happening #ESCMID2025
Challenge of clinical decision support systems is the lag of legislation from technological change. Overarching challenge in many areas #escmidglobal
April 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Challenge of clinical decision support systems is the lag of legislation from technological change. Overarching challenge in many areas #escmidglobal
EUCAST updates #ESCMIDglobal
1. Strep pneumonia updated algorithm:
Use oxacillin disk, if >20mm then report A to all beta lactams. If <20mm read benpen 1 unit disk. Great presentation showing data behind and how well differentiates S/I/R
1. Strep pneumonia updated algorithm:
Use oxacillin disk, if >20mm then report A to all beta lactams. If <20mm read benpen 1 unit disk. Great presentation showing data behind and how well differentiates S/I/R
April 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
EUCAST updates #ESCMIDglobal
1. Strep pneumonia updated algorithm:
Use oxacillin disk, if >20mm then report A to all beta lactams. If <20mm read benpen 1 unit disk. Great presentation showing data behind and how well differentiates S/I/R
1. Strep pneumonia updated algorithm:
Use oxacillin disk, if >20mm then report A to all beta lactams. If <20mm read benpen 1 unit disk. Great presentation showing data behind and how well differentiates S/I/R
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This is a sensible bar for IVOS #ESCMID2025
April 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This is a sensible bar for IVOS #ESCMID2025
We talk about inducible AmpC and derepression of AmpC inducible, but what are the mechanisms?
Well, it's complex, but depends on the species. AmpR and PBP4 key players. I might need to watch this talk again.... (and easily can because the conference platform is excellent)! #escmidglobal
Well, it's complex, but depends on the species. AmpR and PBP4 key players. I might need to watch this talk again.... (and easily can because the conference platform is excellent)! #escmidglobal
April 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We talk about inducible AmpC and derepression of AmpC inducible, but what are the mechanisms?
Well, it's complex, but depends on the species. AmpR and PBP4 key players. I might need to watch this talk again.... (and easily can because the conference platform is excellent)! #escmidglobal
Well, it's complex, but depends on the species. AmpR and PBP4 key players. I might need to watch this talk again.... (and easily can because the conference platform is excellent)! #escmidglobal
Useful summary of inducible AmpC - strength of inducement and susceptibility to hydrolysis #escmidglobal
April 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Useful summary of inducible AmpC - strength of inducement and susceptibility to hydrolysis #escmidglobal
Just gotten my head round the public transport and #escmidglobal is almost done! Having pre-paid travel has made it very easy!
April 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Just gotten my head round the public transport and #escmidglobal is almost done! Having pre-paid travel has made it very easy!
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#AI is here + will become key in #antimicrobialstewardship #AMS
Flagged by Prof Thursky @ncas.bsky.social at #ESCMID2025 #ESCMIDGlobal - this paper is a great blueprint for implementing AI in AMS programmes
Link: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Flagged by Prof Thursky @ncas.bsky.social at #ESCMID2025 #ESCMIDGlobal - this paper is a great blueprint for implementing AI in AMS programmes
Link: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
April 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#AI is here + will become key in #antimicrobialstewardship #AMS
Flagged by Prof Thursky @ncas.bsky.social at #ESCMID2025 #ESCMIDGlobal - this paper is a great blueprint for implementing AI in AMS programmes
Link: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Flagged by Prof Thursky @ncas.bsky.social at #ESCMID2025 #ESCMIDGlobal - this paper is a great blueprint for implementing AI in AMS programmes
Link: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Essential diagnostics in low-resource settings
Sipho Dlamini, Dissou Affolabi, @makedasemret.bsky.social insights on
💥 Brain drain
💥 Lack of granularity in calls to improve
💡 Lessons of networks (echoing TB labs) in SSA
Current status: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#ESCMIDGlobal #ESCMID2025
Sipho Dlamini, Dissou Affolabi, @makedasemret.bsky.social insights on
💥 Brain drain
💥 Lack of granularity in calls to improve
💡 Lessons of networks (echoing TB labs) in SSA
Current status: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#ESCMIDGlobal #ESCMID2025
April 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Essential diagnostics in low-resource settings
Sipho Dlamini, Dissou Affolabi, @makedasemret.bsky.social insights on
💥 Brain drain
💥 Lack of granularity in calls to improve
💡 Lessons of networks (echoing TB labs) in SSA
Current status: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#ESCMIDGlobal #ESCMID2025
Sipho Dlamini, Dissou Affolabi, @makedasemret.bsky.social insights on
💥 Brain drain
💥 Lack of granularity in calls to improve
💡 Lessons of networks (echoing TB labs) in SSA
Current status: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#ESCMIDGlobal #ESCMID2025
VERY excited to see these ESCMID-EAN infective encephalitis guidelines (and associated autoimmune guidelines) coming soon.
#escmidglobal
#escmidglobal
April 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
VERY excited to see these ESCMID-EAN infective encephalitis guidelines (and associated autoimmune guidelines) coming soon.
#escmidglobal
#escmidglobal
Using (sterile) infusion lines to measure CSF opening pressure in Cryptococcal meningitis when no manometers...
In UK required move to NRFit connectors means new manometers are plastic and not stackable (miss the glass). So maybe a useful alternative!
#escmidglobal
In UK required move to NRFit connectors means new manometers are plastic and not stackable (miss the glass). So maybe a useful alternative!
#escmidglobal
April 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Using (sterile) infusion lines to measure CSF opening pressure in Cryptococcal meningitis when no manometers...
In UK required move to NRFit connectors means new manometers are plastic and not stackable (miss the glass). So maybe a useful alternative!
#escmidglobal
In UK required move to NRFit connectors means new manometers are plastic and not stackable (miss the glass). So maybe a useful alternative!
#escmidglobal
April 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Are you at #ESCMIDGlobal ?
Want to know how/why to set up a CM/ID podcast and show Jame and I how it's done?
Want to know what GOOD looks like in CM/ID podcasts? (hint it's whatever @febrilepodcast.bsky.social is doing)
Sorted: come join TODAY at 14:45 arena 1
@idiots-pod.bsky.social
Want to know how/why to set up a CM/ID podcast and show Jame and I how it's done?
Want to know what GOOD looks like in CM/ID podcasts? (hint it's whatever @febrilepodcast.bsky.social is doing)
Sorted: come join TODAY at 14:45 arena 1
@idiots-pod.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Are you at #ESCMIDGlobal ?
Want to know how/why to set up a CM/ID podcast and show Jame and I how it's done?
Want to know what GOOD looks like in CM/ID podcasts? (hint it's whatever @febrilepodcast.bsky.social is doing)
Sorted: come join TODAY at 14:45 arena 1
@idiots-pod.bsky.social
Want to know how/why to set up a CM/ID podcast and show Jame and I how it's done?
Want to know what GOOD looks like in CM/ID podcasts? (hint it's whatever @febrilepodcast.bsky.social is doing)
Sorted: come join TODAY at 14:45 arena 1
@idiots-pod.bsky.social
Come join our Infection Service in NHS Lothian as a Healthcare Science Manager! 🔬🧫
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
207996 - Healthcare Science Manager Infection Sciences :Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
February 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Come join our Infection Service in NHS Lothian as a Healthcare Science Manager! 🔬🧫
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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Become a member of the BIA this year and take advantage of discounted members rates at our upcoming events including the BIA Spring Meeting and FIS 2025.
Find out more 👉 https://www.britishinfection.org/join
#InfectiousDiseases #Infection #InfectionProfessionals #IDSky
Find out more 👉 https://www.britishinfection.org/join
#InfectiousDiseases #Infection #InfectionProfessionals #IDSky
February 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Become a member of the BIA this year and take advantage of discounted members rates at our upcoming events including the BIA Spring Meeting and FIS 2025.
Find out more 👉 https://www.britishinfection.org/join
#InfectiousDiseases #Infection #InfectionProfessionals #IDSky
Find out more 👉 https://www.britishinfection.org/join
#InfectiousDiseases #Infection #InfectionProfessionals #IDSky
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IDSA journals launch Reviewer Recognition & Rewards program
Reviewers of 3+ papers in 1 IDSA journal in a yr get waived page charges in CID/JID, or 20% discount on OA fees
Top 3 reviewers (per J) get “Reviewer of the Year” distinction & IDWeek registration
academic.oup.com/idsa/pages/i... #IDSky
Reviewers of 3+ papers in 1 IDSA journal in a yr get waived page charges in CID/JID, or 20% discount on OA fees
Top 3 reviewers (per J) get “Reviewer of the Year” distinction & IDWeek registration
academic.oup.com/idsa/pages/i... #IDSky
January 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
IDSA journals launch Reviewer Recognition & Rewards program
Reviewers of 3+ papers in 1 IDSA journal in a yr get waived page charges in CID/JID, or 20% discount on OA fees
Top 3 reviewers (per J) get “Reviewer of the Year” distinction & IDWeek registration
academic.oup.com/idsa/pages/i... #IDSky
Reviewers of 3+ papers in 1 IDSA journal in a yr get waived page charges in CID/JID, or 20% discount on OA fees
Top 3 reviewers (per J) get “Reviewer of the Year” distinction & IDWeek registration
academic.oup.com/idsa/pages/i... #IDSky
#FISHIS24 what a fantastic 3 days in Liverpool! Thank you @hisinfection.bsky.social and fitwise for organising.
@idiots-pod.bsky.social Conference wrap up coming soon! #idsky
@idiots-pod.bsky.social Conference wrap up coming soon! #idsky
November 22, 2024 at 3:49 PM
#FISHIS24 what a fantastic 3 days in Liverpool! Thank you @hisinfection.bsky.social and fitwise for organising.
@idiots-pod.bsky.social Conference wrap up coming soon! #idsky
@idiots-pod.bsky.social Conference wrap up coming soon! #idsky
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Trichophyton indotineae, the terrifying consequence of widespread use of topical terbinafine at subtherapeutic doses and example of emerging resistance in common fungal presentation from the Leeds Mycology Reference Centre
#fishis24 @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
#fishis24 @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Trichophyton indotineae, the terrifying consequence of widespread use of topical terbinafine at subtherapeutic doses and example of emerging resistance in common fungal presentation from the Leeds Mycology Reference Centre
#fishis24 @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
#fishis24 @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
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Narrative reporting- we should all be doing this! It uses the opportunity to use our routine reports for maximum impact for patients. To take this further we need to ensure we are writing for patients and clinicians #FISHIS24
phw.org.uk/narrativerep...
phw.org.uk/narrativerep...
What is Narrative Reporting | Narrative Reporting in Microbiology
Narrative Reporting introduces the patient story into the formal microbiology report, taking it from a cold statement of scientific findings about a specimen received by the laboratory, to a document ...
phw.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Narrative reporting- we should all be doing this! It uses the opportunity to use our routine reports for maximum impact for patients. To take this further we need to ensure we are writing for patients and clinicians #FISHIS24
phw.org.uk/narrativerep...
phw.org.uk/narrativerep...
