British Infection Association
@biainfection
We are a membership led professional organisation. Our aim is to improve patient care by advocating for, and supporting infection specialists. We provide education, guidance, research grants and more.
“Each time you see a Staph aureus implant infection, you should really question yourself. What happened? Why were we not able to get rid of this modifiable risk factor?” What would make the biggest difference in your setting? ➡️ www.britishinfection... #InfectiousDiseases
🎧 Tune into ID:IOTS Listen to the latest episode, Novel Antifungals plus access previous episodes 👉 www.britishinfection...
Just 2️⃣ months to redeem the early bird discount for #FIS26 Make sure to register before 28 September to make the most of these savings and secure your spot to join us this November🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: severe influenza risk in people with a history of injecting drug use in Ontario. Findings highlight higher hospitalisation risk and the importance of targeted prevention, including vaccination. 👉 buff.ly/i1YBtR9 What stood out to you? 👇
Did you know that members of #FIS26 participating societies are eligible for the members rate at this year’s annual conference in November? Find out if your society or association qualifies ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice This week: hantavirus infection & public health challenges during an international cruise ship outbreak. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Head over to the BIA website and listen to the next episode of MIC 🎧🖥️ Tune into the next episode: “How can we improve PJI outcomes? And concentrating on improving Amikacin dosing.” ➡️ www.britishinfection... #MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast
Looking for upcoming infection events, meetings & learning opportunities? The BIA event calendar brings together upcoming events from BIA & other associations, helping you stay connected with what’s happening! 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionEvents
BIA Autumn returns in 2026! 🍂 Trainee-focused meeting packed with clinical updates & learn from expert speakers. “Great speakers! Fantastic presentations!” – 2025 attendee feedback 💬 📅 Tue 13 Oct 🖥️ Virtual Save the date & watch this space. #Infection #VirtualEvent #BIATraineesDay2026
💉 Do you work in vaccinology? Hear from Patrick Lillie, who is bringing #FIS26 to life as part of our scientific programme committee, on what topics you can look forward to this November 🔗https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis-2026/ @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: identifying Spiroplasma ixodetis as a frequent cause of unlocalised febrile illness. An under-recognised tick-borne pathogen to consider in unexplained febrile illness diagnostics. 👉 buff.ly/D44jqmT What stood out to you? 👇
💬 JD Williams Lecture Speaker - Prof Shiranee Sriskandan Clinical Professor of Infectious Diseases at Imperial College & Head of the Section of Adult Infectious Diseases, Hammersmith Hospital. #FIS26 🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice Disseminated TB with multisystem involvement in an immunocompetent adult. Early, multi-method diagnosis & flexible multidisciplinary treatment are key to better outcomes. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Want to keep learning and stay connected with the infection community? BIA members can access LearnInfection, an online resource designed to help members test knowledge, refresh key topics and support ongoing professional development. 👉 learn.britishinfecti... #Infection #InfectionTrainee
📖 Article of the week: Journal of Infection This week: long-term immunogenicity & safety of VZV vaccination & revaccination in kidney transplant recipients. RZV may offer durable protection, revaccination boosting immunity. 👉 buff.ly/1ivlH3i What stood out to you? 👇
BIA are launching a new NITCAR grant, opening alongside ECR grants. This will provide an additional opportunity to support national level initiatives such as audits and service evaluations across the infection community. Info will be shared shortly 👉 www.britishinfection...
💬 Lowbury Lecture Speaker – Prof Brett Mitchell Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease & Health. Appointments at Avondale Uni, the Central Coast Local Health District & Monash University. #FIS26 speakers🔗 fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social
📖 Article of the week: Clinical Infection in Practice This week: cerebral toxoplasmosis after HSCT, an uncommon but life-threatening infection where prevention, early detection and local context matter. 👉 www.britishinfection... What stood out to you? 👇
Meet Dr Michael Blank 👋 BIA Trainee Communications Secretary, ID/Microbiology trainee and MIC Podcast host 🎙️ Michael helps connect members with BIA news, resources and opportunities and supports trainee engagement. What would you like to hear more about from BIA Council this year? #Infection
🦠 Looking for a professional community in infection? Whether you work in infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, research or training, BIA is for you. 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionAssociation
How does flu spread within households and who is most at risk? This study uses molecular testing and viral genome sequencing to map household influenza transmission and identify key risk factors 👉 buff.ly/dG6YAkQ
Did you know that FIS was established 30+ years ago, with the key goal of organising a national conference? Find out more about the history of FIS ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #InfectionPrevention #InfectiousDiseases #FIS26
🎧 Tune into ID:IOTS Listen to the latest episode, RIPL – Tick borne infections plus access previous episodes 👉 www.britishinfection...
What makes some myeloid HIV reservoirs so hard to clear? Study reports limited HIV gene expression driven by epigenetic repression, alongside increased pro-survival signalling & suggests these mechanisms could be targeted to help promote reservoir clearance. Journal of #Infection 👉 buff.ly/JTVgr3H
🎧 Here’s a snippet from our latest MIC podcast, “Looking to the future of the profession: inside the Infection Specialist Workforce report” – one not to miss! Listen to the full episode over on the BIA website 👉 www.britishinfection.org/education-ev...
Head over to the BIA website and listen to the next episode of MIC 🎧🖥️ Tune into the next episode, “Looking to the future of the profession: inside the Infection Specialist Workforce report” ➡️ www.britishinfection... #MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast
Why do some people develop persistent symptoms after a viral infection? This study suggests early immune dysregulation could be a key piece of the puzzle. Read in full in the latest Journal of #Infection 👉 buff.ly/AN9cn1i
8 years of genomic surveillance in Beijing reveals a sustained & rising contribution of Campylobacter coli, alongside extensive antimicrobial resistance. Read the full study in the latest Journal of #Infection 👉 buff.ly/3ilDNaS
🐦 Make sure to register for #FIS26 by 27 September to receive the early bird discount on your registration Available for both members and non-members ➡️ fitwise.eventsair.co... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #InfectionPrevention #InfectiousDiseases
View upcoming infection events from BIA and other associations on the event calendar 📅 BIA members benefit from a discounted rate at FIS International 2026. Find out more on the website 👉 www.britishinfection... #Infection #InfectionEvents #InfectiousDiseases