⭐ #FIS26 Session Spotlight ⭐ Look forward to attending ‘Zoonotic spill over at the Human-Animal interface’ presented by HIS Explore the programme 🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... #InfectionPrevention #InfectiousDiseases
British Infection Association
@biainfection.bsky.social
We are a membership led professional organisation. Our aim is to improve patient care by advocating for, and supporting infection specialists. We provide education, guidance, research grants and more. https://www.britishinfection.org/
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection Highlights inequalities in E. coli bloodstream infections and antibiotic resistance in England, with higher burdens among younger people from ethnic minority groups, Asian patients, and care-home residents. 👉 buff.ly/wzGYQrx What stood out to you? 👇
Registration for the BIA Autumn Trainees Meeting 2026 is now open! Visit fitwise-bia-autumn-trainees-meeting-2026.eventsairsite.com to register today and join us online on Tuesday 13th of October 2026 🖥️ #InfectionTrainees #InfectionEvent #Infection #VirtualEvent #BIATraineesDay2026
Connect with others in infection! 🤝 Whether your focus is infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, research or training, the BIA brings together professionals from across the infection community. 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection
Did you miss the June episode of MIC podcast, where we talked about the future of the profession? Have you passed the report onto your medical director yet? Catch up and share it with colleagues ➡️ www.britishinfection... #MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: Prevalence and clinical implications of Aspergillus infection among tuberculosis patients in Peru. 👉 buff.ly/lNVkdyX What stood out to you? 👇
📝 Preliminary programme is available for #FIS26 Topics include antimicrobial susceptibility testing in 2026, continuous threat diseases, AMR and infection prevention across borders and more 🔬 Explore 🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
“Each time you see a Staph aureus implant infection, you should really question yourself. What happened? Why were we not able to get rid of this modifiable risk factor?” What would make the biggest difference in your setting? ➡️ www.britishinfection... #InfectiousDiseases
The joint statement “Cuts to clinical academic funding are a health security threat” is available on the BIA website 🖥️ Developed by @bashhuk.bsky.social, @bhiva.bsky.social, BIA and @hisinfection.bsky.social. 👉 www.britishinfection.org/insights/cut... #Infection #HealthSecurity #ClinicalResearch
🎧 Tune into ID:IOTS Listen to the latest episode, Novel Antifungals plus access previous episodes 👉 www.britishinfection...
Just 2️⃣ months to redeem the early bird discount for #FIS26 Make sure to register before 28 September to make the most of these savings and secure your spot to join us this November🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: severe influenza risk in people with a history of injecting drug use in Ontario. Findings highlight higher hospitalisation risk and the importance of targeted prevention, including vaccination. 👉 buff.ly/i1YBtR9 What stood out to you? 👇
Did you know that members of #FIS26 participating societies are eligible for the members rate at this year’s annual conference in November? Find out if your society or association qualifies ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice This week: hantavirus infection & public health challenges during an international cruise ship outbreak. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Head over to the BIA website and listen to the next episode of MIC 🎧🖥️ Tune into the next episode: “How can we improve PJI outcomes? And concentrating on improving Amikacin dosing.” ➡️ www.britishinfection... #MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast
Looking for upcoming infection events, meetings & learning opportunities? The BIA event calendar brings together upcoming events from BIA & other associations, helping you stay connected with what’s happening! 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionEvents
BIA Autumn returns in 2026! 🍂 Trainee-focused meeting packed with clinical updates & learn from expert speakers. “Great speakers! Fantastic presentations!” – 2025 attendee feedback 💬 📅 Tue 13 Oct 🖥️ Virtual Save the date & watch this space. #Infection #VirtualEvent #BIATraineesDay2026
💉 Do you work in vaccinology? Hear from Patrick Lillie, who is bringing #FIS26 to life as part of our scientific programme committee, on what topics you can look forward to this November 🔗https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/ @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: identifying Spiroplasma ixodetis as a frequent cause of unlocalised febrile illness. An under-recognised tick-borne pathogen to consider in unexplained febrile illness diagnostics. 👉 buff.ly/D44jqmT What stood out to you? 👇
💬 JD Williams Lecture Speaker - Prof Shiranee Sriskandan Clinical Professor of Infectious Diseases at Imperial College & Head of the Section of Adult Infectious Diseases, Hammersmith Hospital. #FIS26 🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice Disseminated TB with multisystem involvement in an immunocompetent adult. Early, multi-method diagnosis & flexible multidisciplinary treatment are key to better outcomes. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Want to keep learning and stay connected with the infection community? BIA members can access LearnInfection, an online resource designed to help members test knowledge, refresh key topics and support ongoing professional development. 👉 learn.britishinfecti... #Infection #InfectionTrainee
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: long-term immunogenicity & safety of VZV vaccination & revaccination in kidney transplant recipients. RZV may offer durable protection, revaccination boosting immunity. 👉 buff.ly/1ivlH3i What stood out to you? 👇
BIA are launching a new NITCAR grant, opening alongside ECR grants. This will provide an additional opportunity to support national level initiatives such as audits and service evaluations across the infection community. Info will be shared shortly 👉 www.britishinfection...
💬 Lowbury Lecture Speaker – Prof Brett Mitchell Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease & Health. Appointments at Avondale Uni, the Central Coast Local Health District & Monash University. #FIS26 speakers🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice This week: cerebral toxoplasmosis after HSCT, an uncommon but life-threatening infection where prevention, early detection and local context matter. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Meet Dr Michael Blank 👋 BIA Trainee Communications Secretary, ID/Microbiology trainee and MIC Podcast host 🎙️ Michael helps connect members with BIA news, resources and opportunities and supports trainee engagement. What would you like to hear more about from BIA Council this year? #Infection
🦠 Looking for a professional community in infection? Whether you work in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, research or training, BIA is for you. 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionAssociation
How does flu spread within households and who is most at risk? This study uses molecular testing and viral genome sequencing to map household influenza transmission and identify key risk factors 👉 buff.ly/dG6YAkQ
Did you know that FIS was established 30+ years ago, with the key goal of organising a national conference? Find out more about the history of FIS ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #InfectionPrevention #InfectiousDiseases #FIS26