IDWeek is excited to welcome @agawande.bsky.social as the speaker for this year’s Opening Plenary, followed by a panel discussion on how collaboration across disciplines is essential to driving the infectious diseases field forward. Register for #IDWeek2026: https://www.idweek.org/registration

And the answer is... What is Pott's puffy tumor? See you next Thursday for another #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz!

IDWeek@idweek.bsky.social · 3d ago

Happy #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 What term is used to describe the characteristic forehead swelling associated with frontal bone osteomyelitis and a subperiosteal abscess? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

Meet this year's IDBugBowl teams and find out how they are preparing for this popular #IDWeek2026 event: https://bit.ly/3VOAumQ

Happy #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 What term is used to describe the characteristic forehead swelling associated with frontal bone osteomyelitis and a subperiosteal abscess? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

The BugHub World Stage schedule is live! Hear from your colleagues as they share unique reflections related to their experiences in ID at IDWeek’s BugHub World Stage. Browse the full schedule: https://bit.ly/3TIcQb4

IDWeek is pleased to announce that Allison Agwu, MD, ScM, FIDSA, will present this year’s Edward H. Kass Lectureship, “Sankofa and Ubuntu: The Enduring Lessons of Dandelions Illuminate the Path Forward for HIV and Beyond.” See Dr. Agwu present at #IDWeek2026: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

🚨 Spots are going fast for #IDWeek2026 premeeting workshops! Register now to secure your spot and get a head start on your IDWeek experience: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

Attending your first IDWeek? IDWeek Daily News has you covered. Check out our first-timer tips for #IDWeek2026: https://www.idweek.org/idweek-daily-news/2026/september/attending-your-first-idweek-were-here-to-help

And the answer is... What is Brodie's abscess? See you next Thursday for another #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz!

IDWeek@idweek.bsky.social · last wk.

Happy #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 What is the term used to describe a subacute or chronic presentation of osteomyelitis, most commonly involving the tibia? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

Happy #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 What is the term used to describe a subacute or chronic presentation of osteomyelitis, most commonly involving the tibia? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

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IDWeek is pleased to announce that Andrew T. Pavia, MD, FIDSA, will present this year’s John F. Enders Distinguished Lecture in Medical Virology, “Measles: From Rinderpest to Eradication, and Back.” See @andrewpaviamd.bsky.social present at #IDWeek2026. Register: https://www.idweek.org/registration

Trainees: ready to explore all that infectious diseases has to offer? #IDWeek2026’s curated trainee experiences bring together opportunities to learn from experienced ID professionals, connect with peers and more. Explore the trainee experience: https://bit.ly/4gY1abS

Level up your ID knowledge at #IDWeek2026. 🎮 Register today: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

And the answer is... What is Chandipura virus? See you next Thursday for another #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz!

IDWeek@idweek.bsky.social · 2w ago

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 Which virus, closely related to vesicular stomatitis virus, has been implicated in outbreaks of encephalitis in parts of India, predominantly affecting children and associated with high case fatality rates? Answer reveal tomorrow.

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 Which virus, closely related to vesicular stomatitis virus, has been implicated in outbreaks of encephalitis in parts of India, predominantly affecting children and associated with high case fatality rates? Answer reveal tomorrow.

IDWeek is pleased to announce that Robin K. Avery, MD, FIDSA, will present this year’s Maxwell Finland Lecture, “Viral Infection Challenges – and a Message of Hope.” See Dr. Avery present at #IDWeek2026. Register: https://www.idweek.org/registration

👋 Meet the teams competing in this year’s #IDBugBowl! -University of Utah -University of Chicago -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi Who will take home the trophy? 🏆 Find out at #IDWeek2026. Register: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

And the answer is... What is Ntwetwe virus? See you next Thursday for another #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz!

IDWeek@idweek.bsky.social · 3w ago

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 Which novel orthobunyavirus, named after the hometown of a Ugandan child with severe encephalopathy, was identified from cerebrospinal fluid using viral metagenomic sequencing? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 Which novel orthobunyavirus, named after the hometown of a Ugandan child with severe encephalopathy, was identified from cerebrospinal fluid using viral metagenomic sequencing? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

IDWeek is pleased to announce that Arjun Srinivasan, MD, will present this year's SHEA Lectureship, “The Privilege of Service: Lessons in Humility and Grace.” See Dr. Srinivasan present at #IDWeek2026. Register: https://www.idweek.org/registration

First time attending #IDWeek2026? Whether you’re a medical student, an early-career professional, new to the field of infectious diseases or just new to IDWeek, we’re so glad you’re here. Explore our first-time attendee guide: https://www.idweek.org/first-time-attendees/

Discover the latest technology in ID at #IDWeek2026 with these premeeting workshops: 🧪 Clinical Diagnostics 🔬 Diagnostic Stewardship 2.0: Biomarkers, Advanced Diagnostics & AI 🤖 Bug Meets Bot: Practical AI for Infectious Disease Add the workshops when you register: https://idweek.org/registration

IDWeek is pleased to announce that @celinegounder.com will present this year's Joseph E. Smadel Lecture, “Where We're Needed Now: Building a Career of Impact in Infectious Diseases as the Ground Shifts.” See Dr. Gounder present at #IDWeek2026. Register: www.idweek.org/registration/

🚨 #IDWeek2026 attendees: Beware of registration and housing scams! The only legitimate IDWeek websites are IDWeek.org and IDWeekInternational.com for international groups. If you haven’t already, visit IDWeek.org to complete your registration and housing.

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And the answer is... What is antigenic shift? See you next Thursday for another #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz!

IDWeek@idweek.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 This influenza phenomenon, in which hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) gene segments reassort to create a novel virus, can lead to pandemic potential. What is this phenomenon called? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

It’s #IDBugBowl Pop Quiz Thursday! 🧠💡 This influenza phenomenon, in which hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) gene segments reassort to create a novel virus, can lead to pandemic potential. What is this phenomenon called? Comment your guess below! Answer reveal tomorrow.

Don't know which path in medicine is right for you? See where ID can take you at #IDWeek2026. Register today: https://www.idweek.org/registration/

As we celebrate 15 years of #IDWeek, let’s throw it back to the beginning. Can you guess the #1 song of 2012? 🎵 A. “Call Me Maybe” — Carly Rae Jepsen B. “We Are Young” — fun. ft. Janelle Monáe C. “Somebody That I Used to Know” — Gotye feat. Kimbra D. “Stronger” — Kelly Clarkson

Explore the latest advances in HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis at #IDWeek2026. The HIV-STD-TB track features sessions covering emerging research, clinical challenges & new developments. Browse IDWeek's entire HIV-STD-TB track in the Interactive Program: https://bit.ly/4wD9Sls