Aims and objectives

The ESCMID Study Group for Bloodstream Infections, Endocarditis, and Sepsis (ESGBIES) is committed to improving the management of bloodstream infections, infective endocarditis, and sepsis. This network of dedicated experts focuses on:

  • Enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through collaborative research efforts
  • Facilitating education and training to promote good medical practice
  • Strengthening communication and collaboration among members to disseminate the latest findings and updates

Through a strong dedication to research, ESGBIES drives forward to create educational initiatives, such as in-person seminars, courses, and webinars, as well as joint projects. Both longstanding and new members are appreciated for playing an invaluable role in this shared mission.

Activities and resources

Newsletter June 2024

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Newsletter April 2024

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Newsletter July 2023, 18 July 2023

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Newsletter October 2023, 13 October 2023

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Risk factors for Gram-negative bacterial infection of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: multicentre observational study (CarDINe Study). 

Pascale R, Toschi A, Aslan AT, Massaro G, Maccaro A, Fabbricatore D, Dell'Aquila A, Ripa M, Işık ME,Kızmaz YU, Iacopino S, Camici M, Perna F, Akinosoglou K, Karruli A, Papadimitriou-Olivgeris M, Kayaaslan B, Bilir YA, Evren Özcan E, Turan OE, Işık MC, Pérez- RodríguezMT, Yagüe BL, Quirós AM, Yılmaz M, Petersdorf S, De Potter T, Durante- Mangoni E, Akova M, Curnis A,Gibertoni D, Diemberger I, Scudeller L, Viale P, Giannella M, CarDINe Study Group. Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2023;61(3):106734.

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What is the best treatment for difficult-to-treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections/BSI?

15 January 2025, 13:00-14:00 CET

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Optimal timing of antibiotics in sepsis

10 October 2024

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The best available therapy for BSI caused by MBL-producing Enterobacterales

26 June 2024

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Is combined therapy needed in S. aureus bacteraemia? Yes? No? When?

13 March 2024

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The pathogenesis of sepsis; towards new approaches in immunotherapy 

24 January 2024

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An echocardiography is needed in all patients with Enterococcus faecalis bacteraemia? PROS (Anders Dahl, Denmark) and CONS (Nuria Fernández-Hidalgo, Spain).

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Executive Committee

  Brigitte Lamy

Brigitte Lamy

Chairperson
Laboratoire de Bactériologie, AP-HP, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis
Bobigny, France
  Burcu Isler

Burcu Isler

Secretary
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Infectious Diseases
Brisbane, Australia
  Laura Escolà-Vergé

Laura Escolà-Vergé

Treasurer
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Infectious Diseases
Barcelona, Spain
  Siegbert Rieg

Siegbert Rieg

Science Officer
University Medical Center Freiburg, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine II
Freiburg, Germany
  Michele Bartoletti

Michele Bartoletti

Education Officer
Humanitas University, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Milan, Italy

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