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Recent Highlights
Key highlights:
– Differentiating symptomatic UTI from asymptomatic bacteriuria
– Appropriate use and interpretation of urine investigations
– Clinical assessment of delirium and non-specific symptoms
– Judicious antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship
– Strategies to prevent recurrent UTIs
This publication aims to support accurate diagnosis, appropriate antibiotic use and safer care for older persons, while contributing to efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance.
NEW PUBLICATION | MyICID and MSGM
We are pleased to announce the release of:
📘 Urinary Tract Infections in Older Persons: A Consensus Statement on Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Stewardship
First Edition | October 2026
Jointly developed by the Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases (MyICID) and the Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine (MSGM), this consensus statement offers practical, evidence-informed recommendations for the diagnosis, investigation, treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older persons.
📖 Read and share with your colleagues!
🔗 [Download the full consensus statement](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GIomTM2O
86sIvEU9_qbaMHPaN8A3O_Jd/view?usp=sharing)
📚 [Explore the flipbook](https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1619528872.html)
Visit MyICID official website at https://myicid.my
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MyICID is an official member society of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC)
- Protect Public Health – Reduce the burden of infectious diseases and improve patient safety nationwide.
About Us
Shaping the Future of Infection Control
We are committed to advancing the standards of infection prevention and control in Malaysia. Through continuous education, research, and collaboration, we empower healthcare professionals and the community to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Together, we build safer healthcare environments and protect future generations.
Our Vision
To ensure the best delivery of patient care in the field of infectious diseases, infection control and antimicrobial resistance
Our Mission
To support health professionals in their work to prevent, investigate and manage infectious diseases and its related fields via the advance of education, training and research
Our Objectives
Together in Fellowship, Stronger with Knowledge, Better through Collaboration
Fellowship
To provide a group identity and consensus for Health Care Providers in the management of infectious disease, infection control and antimicrobial resistance in Malaysia.
Knowledge
To provide education, design programs and conduct research for the development of knowledge and skills amongst members in the control of infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance.

Collaborate
To collaborate with appropriate government, non-government, professional agencies, corporations and public organisations in the affairs of infectious disease, infection control and antimicrobial resistance in Malaysia.
News & Articles
Recent News
Stay updated with the latest developments, announcements, and activities from the Malaysian Society of Infection Control and Infectious Diseases. Explore highlights from our programs, initiatives, and achievements in advancing infection prevention and control.
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Events
Knowledge Sharing Through Our Events
Optimization of Paediatric care with Procalcitonin
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Workshop on Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
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