Infectious Diseases
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September 25, 2024
The Vital Role of Prevention and Early Detection as Dengue Cases Rise
With cases increasing at an alarming rate over the past two decades, the dengue virus (DENV) has remained a significant threat to global public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that dengue cases skyrocketed from 500,000 to 5.2 million from 2000-2019, and recent reports indicate that cases are on the rise again. As of early 2024, dengue has been classified as a Grade 3 emergency by the WHO, demanding the highest-level response. Although many dengue cases are mild, severe dengue is considered a medical emergency that necessitates intervention as soon as possible. As dengue cases continue to increase, an integrated approach that includes vector control, prevention, and early and accurate diagnosis is critical for mitigation. -
July 31, 2024
How Diagnostic Tests Help Doctors Treat Kids with Severe Infections
Parents know that kids get sick all the time. They also know that normally, the best course of is to be treated at home with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter medicines. However, sometimes a child develops a severe illness and can’t be treated with at-home care alone. -
March 21, 2024
Tuberculosis Management Four Years After COVID-19 Crisis
Tuberculosis (TB) fatalities continue to rise. In 2022, an estimated 10.6 million people fell ill with TB, compared to 10.3 million in 2021 and 10 million in 2020. The infectious disease killed 1.3 million people worldwide each year. In 2022, TB remained the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease, after COVID-19, and caused almost twice as many deaths as HIV/AIDS. -
February 28, 2024
The Rise of Multi-Drug Resistant Candidiasis in COVID-19 Patients
Data suggests that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased prevalence of antimicrobial resistant infections and increases in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A recent study shows an alarming incidence of multidrug-resistant candidiasis in COVID-19 patients, which carries high morbidity and mortality rates. With this increasing prevalence of resistant infections, the utilization of surveillance tools such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) are critical in preventing the spread of these infections. -
November 10, 2023
How The Flu Can Lead to Pneumonia?
Getting the flu is no fun, but what’s even worse than the runny nose, cough, fever, and other symptoms related to the flu, is when complications arise. Pneumonia is one of the most common complications that can occur as a result of the flu. The condition can become very serious and even life-threatening.