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In this episode, we explore how point-of-care testing is transforming the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Joined by Dr Libby van Gerwen, we discuss the rising global STI rates and the role these innovative tests play in addressing the issue. We also explore the challenges current point-of-care tests face and how next-generation advancements could further transform the future of STI diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights Determining infection and multidrug resistance (MDR) rates continuously helps to detect the problem to be solved, including outbreaks. Cleaning and disinfection play an important role in preventing MDR and evaluating and correcting the process for better results. MDR control can only be achieved with various measures applied continuously and consistently by a group of […]

Article highlights Erythrasma is a common chronic superficial cutaneous bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum when conditions are conducive. Corynebacterium minutissimum produces coproporphyrin III (a phosphor) that emits a coral pink fluorescence under Wood’s lamp and helps confirm the diagnosis of erythrasma. Smears, cultures and biopsies are only needed in a minority of patients with […]

The Russian invasion of Ukraine represents the largest humanitarian crisis that Europe has faced in decades. In the first 4 months of the war, over 9.9 million refugees crossed the Ukrainian border, and over 6.1 million Ukrainian refugees were registered across Europe.1 Before the war, Ukraine had a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB); the prevalence of […]

Prosthetic joint infections (PJI) are difficult to treat and require a multidisciplinary approach including surgical and therapeutic approaches to overcome infection. We were delighted to speak with Dr. Robin Patel (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA) to learn more around the incidence, pathogenesis, and prognosis of PJI, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment of PJI and […]

Nosocomial infections are infections that develop when receiving healthcare, usually via invasive procedures, improper infection control or overuse of antibiotics. They pose an increased threat with the rise of antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare setting. It was a pleasure to talk to Dr. Alex Soriano (University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain) around his highlights from ECCMID, […]

National Action Plans (NAPs) for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are crucial in reducing the impact of antimicrobial resistance on global health. They are crucial in addressing this threat by providing a coordinated approach to reducing the emergence and spread of AMR. Dr Esmita Charani (Centre of Excellence Infectious Diseases Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK) joins […]

Antibiotic shortages continue to be a significant challenge in healthcare systems around the world, with a huge need for global action to address this public health issue. Dr Esmita Charani (Centre of Excellence Infectious Diseases Research, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK) joins us to discuss the current state of antibiotic shortages in healthcare systems, the […]