Infectious diseases courses

Explore the realm of infectious diseases through comprehensive videos. Stay informed about viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, as well as preventive measures and treatment strategies.

Infectious Diseases is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Infectious disease specialists address a wide range of conditions, from common infections to complex, emerging diseases. They play a critical role in managing infectious outbreaks, conducting epidemiological investigations, and providing specialized care for patients with infections. Infectious disease specialists utilize diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and laboratory analyses to identify pathogens and determine appropriate treatment strategies, which may include antimicrobial therapies and vaccination.

The field of infectious diseases is dynamic, with specialists actively engaged in public health initiatives, infection prevention, and global health efforts. Advances in infectious diseases include the development of new antimicrobial agents, strategies for antimicrobial stewardship, and research on emerging infectious threats. Infectious disease specialists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including microbiologists and immunologists, to address infectious challenges and contribute to global efforts in disease control.

Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection - Symptoms,...

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Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus commonly found in the environment and usually infects the lungs or the central nervous system in more advanced stage.

Severe Soft Tissue Infections

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The speaker, Nikki Walsh, is a surgeon with experience in severe soft tissue infections. - Necrotizing fasciitis is a critical condition discussed in conferences and instructional courses. - Different...

Climate Change Increases Range of Deadly Fungus

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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The author describes how climate change may impact the range of deadly fungal infections.

Bloodstream Infections Linked to Probiotics

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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Author discusses the topic of bloodstream infections linked to probiotics.

Listeria monocytogenes: A multifaceted model......

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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A talk by Dr. Pascale Cossart, professor and director of the Unité des Interactions Bactéries-Cellules at the Pasteur Institute, Paris, gives an overview of our understanding of the Listeria infection,...

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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In 2011, the NIH Clinical Center had a cluster of infections of a pathogen that tops the CDC's list of urgent threats: antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. This bacteria, which can cause bloodstream...

Clostridium difficile: Infection, Impact and...

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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Clostridium difficile infection is a serious condition that can lead to colon destruction. In this virtual lecture, Michael Miller, PhD, Microbiology Technical Services, LLC, talks about what the organism...

Consensus on B-lactamases

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late George A. Jacoby, who was a pillar in the B-lactamase research community and a leader in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Assigning names to b-lactamase...

Treatment of Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa...

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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Infections caused by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa are considered a major public health problem. Antibiotic options are scarce but new drugs are emerging and more maybe available in the near...

Prevalence and Mortality Associated with Bloodstream...

Specialty:  Infectious Diseases
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It is estimated that anywhere from 575,000 to 677,000 bloodstream infections occur annually in North America, with approximately 40,000 of those directly linked to patient mortality in the United States,...