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Rare diseases (RDs) are generally defined as affecting one in every 20,000, with 5,000–8,000 distinct conditions affecting millions globally.1 Diagnostic complexity and lack of awareness often lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, averaging 5.6–7.6 years with poor outcomes.2 Centralizing expertise through specialized centres can improve diagnosis and outcomes, advance research and support patient advocacy. Global initiatives, such as those […]

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)

European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
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The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) is the leading Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Europe. ESCMID is proud to unite 12K members as well as 45K affiliated members through 77 national and international affiliated societies. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, ESCMID now plays an important role in emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance education and research.

Since 1983, ESCMID has supported microbiologists and infectious disease specialists along their career paths, promoting innovative research and education to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases worldwide. ESCMID provides a wide range of activities and exchanges allowing members to connect and share on an international scale.

ESCMID Global 11–15 April, Vienna, Austria

Leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology meet at ESCMID Global to exchange ideas and explore the latest innovations. ESCMID invites you to five days packed with keynote lectures, oral sessions, workshops, symposia, meet-the-expert sessions and poster presentations, making it the world’s most eminent event in the field of infection.

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