Those of you who have been keeping up with The Infectious Doctor may have noticed that a common theme in discussing infections, is the immune system. The immune system is a complex of cells and reactions that quickly springs to attention when there is a threat of infection to the body. The strength of one’s […]
Sepsis is a dirty sounding word, isn’t it? What is sepsis anyway?
Sepsis. It’s a dirty sounding word, isn’t it? Like a septic tank. Or a sewer. A stew of germs in an old pot. Well, the word sepsis is a common one in hospitals, and it is among the most common reasons an Infectious Diseases specialist is consulted to see a patient. In this post, through […]
What’s that ‘new’ virus going around? Zika virus – answers to the 7 most frequently asked questions
Just when we think we have pesky germs under control, there is another one trying to terrorize us. This time it’s Zika virus. Before I get into what you should know about Zika virus, let me give a short background of a couple other mosquito-transmitted virus outbreaks. In 2008 there was a major resurgence of […]
Practicing medicine is not only about stomping out disease
A large part of why I love my occupation so much is the meaningful interactions I get to have with real people, especially the ones I have the privilege of calling my patients. I have learned so many random, non-medical things from my patients over the years, it’s incredible. I have also been touched by […]