I am a specialist in paediatric infectious diseases. I am competent to accept instructions in all matters dealing with transmission, pathogenesis and sequelae of most infections seen in developed countries. I have a particular interest in bacterial infections causing sepsis and meningitis, infections in the immunocompromised host, and other infections such as tuberculosis, parasitic infections and Lyme disease. Although I only deal with a limited number of neonates in my practice, I am still competent in...

Dr Machin has interests in clinical microbiology and clinical virology. In particular, he has expertise in the diagnosis and management of viral infections in sexual health, solid organ and haematological transplant and critically ill patients. Additionally, in the diagnosis and management of emerging viral infections, having been involved in the recent COVID-19 pandemic and Monkeypox outbreak. He has a specialist interest in infection prevention and control of viral infections in hospital settings.