Rheumatology - Microbiology Conference on Musculoskeletal Infections

Approved by the Royal College of Pathologists for 5  CPD points

Endorsed by the British Society for Rheumatology

Endorsed by the British Infection Association

On behalf of the Organising panel we would like to invite you to register for this rather unique meeting to look at various topics that affect MSK infections in Rheumatology patients. The meeting has been CPD approved by the Royal College of Pathologists and endorsed for educational purpose by the BSR and the BIA.

Topics to include

Microbiology for the rheumatologist

Rheumatology for the microbiologist

Biologics and infections

Culture negative septic arthritis

Is old really gold?...antibiotics for septic arthritis

Unusual causes of MSK infections

Procalcitonin and hot joint

Prosthetic joint infections

Lyme in the UK

Mini‐symposium: selected Trainee presentations   

Trainee Prize Presentation - £100 prize awarded by British Infection Association

Call for Abstracts now open until 15^th July – see attached for categories and submission details

Registration fees

Early bird (Until 31^st August) £95

Standard (From 1^st Sept) £120

For online registration or for any questions please see: www.hartleytaylor.co.uk. Alternatively cheques will be accepted with the attached registration form.

This meeting is supported with additional funds with an Exhibition Hall including the following stands:  Abbvie, BIA, BSR, BMS, Chugai and Qaigen.