Infectious diseases courses
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.
Understanding Influenza - the Flu
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It ranges in severity from mild to severe and can be fatal in extreme cases....
Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection - Symptoms,...
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
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
The author describes how climate change may impact the range of deadly fungal infections.
Bloodstream Infections Linked to Probiotics
Author discusses the topic of bloodstream infections linked to probiotics.
Listeria monocytogenes: A multifaceted model......
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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Yasir Iqbal Chaudhry
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Shoaib Khan
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Grand Rounds in Urology
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Orthopaedic Academy
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SAGES - Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
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High Impact - Medical Animation
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