Infectious diseases arise from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can spread through contact, contaminated food or water, or weakened immunity. Common types include bacterial infections (e.g., strep…
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection causing redness, swelling, and pain, often in the lower legs. Tom Warren, MD, explains it results from bacteria entering compromised skin barriers…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV screening. References and Resources Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses Menactra vaccine for N. meningitis. References and Resources FDA Expands Age Range for Use…
Russell W. Steele, MD, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Ochsner Children’s Health Center, discusses the latest preventive interventions for adults and children through the use of vaccines. References…
Nathanial Marchetti, DO, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses a clinical study involving early goal directed therapy…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University, provides an overview of the current treatment options for Hepatitis B. References and Resources Lok AS. HBV…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University, provides an overview of the epidemiology and clinical progression of Hepatitis B. References and Resources Gish RG,…
Josh Levitsky, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Hepatology from Northwestern University provides an overview of the treatment of hepatitis C. References and Resources Seef, LB, Hoofnagle, JH. National…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the AAFP Clinical Recommendations on screening and treatment of HIV. Resources Click Here to…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses the most recent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations about screening sexually active…
