In this episode there will be puns where you yeast expect them... But more seriously, what does Candida albicans actually mean? What are yeasts anyway? How does this all relate to the Romans? These questions, and more, will be answered as Alyssa and Callum continue the Fungal series with this, the first in a 3-parter on all things Candida! In this episode w ... Show More
Oct 12
149. Tyme for Lyme part 1: History, Epidemiology, Clinical Syndromes
We want you to know that it's no crimeSpecial interview with RIPL Lyme lead Dr Christina Petridou!That you don't know that much about LymeIt's fastidious, and hard to grow There will be many things that you do not knowSo listen on, with a bowl of porridgeOr similar breakfast, and ... Show More
37m 8s
Sep 2025
Ep 188 Candida yeast: Here, there, and everywhere
None of us are ever truly alone. Our bodies are home to untold numbers of microbes, chilling on our skin, in our guts, throughout our respiratory tract, inside our bellybuttons, under our fingernails, and beyond. For the most part, we live in harmony with these critters, never gi ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2025
#120 Fever in a returning traveller (part 1)
Sam welcomes along, not one, but two expert guests in Infectious Disease in the form of Jame and Callum from the ID:IOTS podcast which you can LISTEN TO HERE! This handsome trio discuss all things infectious disease, how to structure your approach to this presentation and a HUGE ... Show More
33m 47s
Aug 2025
#495 Fungal Infections -Histo/Blasto/Cocci with Dr. Andrej Spec
Why we need to stop calling them “endemic” mycoses & more fungi fun!Feeling muddled about endemic mycoses? We tackle the clinical presentation of diseases like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidioidomycosis, the importance of testing, and how to diagnose fungal infections ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2021
Ep 68 Coccidioidomycosis: It’s never a spider bite
Don’t be daunted by the length of this disease name or just how difficult it looks to pronounce. By the end of the episode, you’ll be saying it right along with us, and bonus, you’ll also be armed with a whole bunch of excellent trivia about this fascinating fungal disease. In th ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2023
Ep 125 Blastomycosis: How fungus became amongus
<p>Fungal infections don’t often make an appearance on this podcast, but when they do, you know you’re in for a wild ride. In this episode, we explore the rare but potentially deadly fungal infection blastomycosis. We trace the journey of <em>Blastomyces </em>spores as they depar ... Show More
1h 18m