Aims and objectives As one of the earliest Study Groups, The ESCMID Study Group for Antimicrobial Stewardship (ESGAP) has been at the forefront of promoting education and research on the topic of antimicrobial stewardship since its founding in 1999. The link between antibiotic use and resistance is…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Genomic and Molecular Diagnostics (ESGMD) plays a crucial role in improving the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases by harnessing the power of molecular and genomic techniques. Committed to pioneer innovation, research,…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Tick-Borne Diseases (ESGBOR) plays a pivotal role in the management of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme borreliosis. By uniting pan-European experts, ESGBOR is committed to: Advising healthcare professionals, leaders, and stakeholders on the management…
Get to know moreAims and objectives With the aim of promoting standardisation and research in the field of forensic microbiology, the ESCMID Study Group of Forensic and Post-mortem Microbiology (ESGFOR) launched in October 2014 with the following main objectives: Establishing European guidance for standardised…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Host and Microbiota Interactions (ESGHAMI) is leading the way in bridging diagnostics, clinical research, and scientific studies across the relatively new field of microbiota research in Europe. The group seeks to understand the clinical significance of…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Nosocomial Infections (ESGNI) is at the forefront of fighting healthcare-associated infections. Dedicated to making a significant difference for patients, ESGNI commitment encompasses: Developing collaborative projects both within ESCMID and with…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Vaccine Study Group (EVASG) is at the forefront of vaccine research and education. Gathering experts aiming to promote advancement in the field of vaccination, covering public health to special populations, their mission is to: Document the impact of vaccines Assess…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Infections in Compromised Hosts (ESGICH) helps push research and discussions around the topic of infections in immunocompromised hosts. Despite significant advances in science, medicine, and technique that have improved outcomes of immunocompromised…
Get to know moreAims and objectives The ESCMID Study Group for Legionella Infections (ESGLI) focuses on innovating research, diagnostics, and control over Legionnaires’ diseases. They are proud to be dedicated to: Monitoring and tracking circulating strains causing human disease Finding new and more effective ways…
Get to know moreAims and objectives Food and waterborne infections are where human health, animal health, and the environment intersect. In 2023, to make the world safer, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization…
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