Microbe Mail

Dec 10 2024 66 ep. 34 mins 37
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Are you looking for a medical podcast covering every day issues in diagnostic tests, antimicrobial therapy and management of infections that is relevant to a low or middle income setting? A show that simplifies complex concepts in an easy to follow conversational format? You've come to the right place. This is Microbe Mail - a medical podcast for the busy practitioner or student covering topics in microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on new episode releases at: https://microbemail.captivate.fm/ Contact us at [email protected]

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Probing Infective endocarditis: Part 2

Dec 10 2024 21 mins  
Who knew that the Duke's criteria could be further modified? In Part 2, Vin and Ruan continue discussing infective endocarditis with the help of skilled cardiologist, Dr Raaesah Bhorat, this time discussing treatment: empiric, targeted and surgical therapy.About our Guest: Dr Raeesa Bhorat is a cardiologist at Sunninghill hospital, working as an interventional fellow under Professo

Probing Infective endocarditis: Part 1

Dec 03 2024 31 mins  
Who knew that the Duke's criteria could be further modified? In this episode, Vin and Ruan explore this update to the criterion and other critical aspects of diagnosing and managing infective endocarditis with the help of skilled cardiologist, Dr Raeesa Bhorat.About our Guest: Dr Raaesah Bhorat is a cardiologist at Sunninghill hospital, working as an interventional fellow under Pro

Myco-moments: Interviews from the 4th AIDS-related Mycoses workshop

Oct 22 2024 35 mins  
In July, Ruan braved the AIDS-related Mycoses workshop held in Cape Town as the lone Microbe messenger. He attended sessions where speakers discussed novel findings in the epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis and therapy for some of the deadliest fungal infections globally. In this episode he and Vin take through some of the brief discussions he had with some of the enlightening res

"Prescription Ice cream" Book review and interview

Oct 01 2024 52 mins  
This week, we sit down with author, Dr Alastair McAlpine, to discuss his compelling book. In this thought provoking reflection, he shares insights into the unique challenges faced by doctors working in the public sector in South Africa. From systematic shortcomings to personal struggles, he takes us back to what inspired it all.About our Guest: Dr Alastair McAlpine is a paedia

3rd anniversary special episode- Meet the messengers

Sep 10 2024 42 mins  
Microbe mail turns 3 on the 14th of September, and we wanted to keep things light for this time of the year. In this special episode we flip the script, literally, and swop our usual expert interviews for some team banter as Esther grills the team over a bunsen burner. We promise it’s more fun than a Petri dish!WE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail w

What's all the buzz about?

Aug 20 2024 32 mins  
In a world of emerging and eradicated pathogens, how has Malaria remained such a successful infection? Since its earliest description as "bad air", this mosquito-driven hazard has remained lethal in some populations and regions. This episode addresses significant updates in its epidemiology, tips on diagnostics, some commentary on the vaccine and a lot more.About our Guest: Dr. Jai

Findings from FIDSSA 2024: Part 2

Jul 30 2024 72 mins  
Earlier this year, some of the Microbe messengers attended the 10th FIDSSA Congress held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Besides being presenters themselves, they met and interviewed medical researchers in various infectious disease related fields. This joint biennial congress hosted by the Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) brings together

Highlights from FIDSSA 2024: Part 1

Jul 23 2024 42 mins  
Earlier this year, some of the Microbe messengers attended the 10th FIDSSA Congress held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Besides being presenters themselves, they met and interviewed medical researchers in various infectious disease related fields. This joint biennial congress hosted by the Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of Southern Africa (FIDSSA) brings together

Viral Respiratory Infections

Jul 09 2024 49 mins  
It's that time of the year again, and most of us have already experience our fair share of the snuffles, so why not discuss it? In this episode Vin and Ruan speak to Associate Professor Diana Hardie about when respiratory infections go viral.... and not in a good way.About our Guest: Diana Hardie is a clinical virologist and head of the diagnostic virology laboratory at Groote Schu

Careers in Microbiology

Jun 25 2024 53 mins  
Ever wondered what Microbiologists get up to in the laboratory? Is it all about waiting for organisms to grow, "doomsday prophecies" regarding antimicrobial resistance, and asking for a clinical correlation? The feild of Microbiology is vast, and Vin speaks to some well seasoned experts to get their take on a career in Microbiology.About our Guests: Crystal Viljoen, B.Tech Biomedic