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European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Logo: escmid.org3

Swiss-based scientific international organization

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), formerly known as European Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM), is a non-profit international organisation with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Clinical Microbiology and Infection is the official peer-reviewed journal published by ESCMID. In April 2026 British physician Jon S. Friedland began a two-year term as president of the organisation.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1983Founded1

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), formerly known as European Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM), is a non-profit international organisation with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Clinical Microbiology and Infection is the official peer-reviewed journal published by ESCMID. In April 2026 British physician Jon S. Friedland began a two-year term as president of the organisation.2

Timeline

  1. 1983Founded Founded1