Infectious Disease

Increasing the prevalence of hand hygiene in all airports worldwide by just 10% could slow disease spread by nearly 24%, a recent study found. 

Physicians may know how patients can reduce their risk of exposure to coronavirus, but what about their own risk? These CDC-recommended steps offer guidance. 

Five cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the US. The CDC provides this guide to help front-line providers prepare.

To celebrate the year of the rat we curated a list of rodent-transmitted diseases. Get a refresher on the guilty rodents, symptoms, transmission, and more.

The first US case of the 2019 novel coronavirus had been identified. Here is what you need to know about the illness responsible for sickening >500 individuals and the death of 17.

Seasonal flu activity in the US significantly increased during the final week of 2019 and is expected to keep rising.

From measles resurgence to new CVD guidelines, refresh your memory of this year’s highlights with our quiz on the most-read content on Patient Care®.

Rates of STIs among persons aged ≥60 years are increasing faster than among the general population. Can you speculate as to why?

Point of care HCV testing offers the promise of more widespread testing and more effective linkage to care. Find out what you know--and need to know.

Sexually transmitted disease spread, emerging organisms, antimicrobial resistance, and other ID topics from 2019 make up this Patient Care final challenge.

Seasonal influenza activity is at or above baseline as of week 46, according to the CDC. Get a snapshot of the data.

Millennials have quickly become the population predominantly affected by the HCV epidemic. A new study shines startling light.

Combined cases of 3 sexually transmitted diseases reached an all-time high in the US in 2018. Which 3? It's a test of your STD IQ.

Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori is in trouble; antibiotic-resistant E. coli may not be caused by food. Plus more important research ICYMI, at-a-glance.

A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.

When is liver transplant curative? What is the best management option for esophageal varices? And, is hepatorenal failure to blame here?  Test your hepatic management know-how.

Sample: True or false? Most new hepatitis C virus infections occur among people who inject drugs. Plus 4 more questions on hepatitis C and injection drug use. 

Nonmedical use of oral prescription opioids overlaps with and fuels widespread HIV and HCV infections and serves as a gateway to other injection drugs.

Vaccines against herpes and chlamydia show promise but sexual health awareness in the US leaves a lot to be desired. The research explains.

The CDC made important changes to its flu vaccination recommendations for 2019-2020. Here is a quick review. 

CDC recommends flu vaccination be offered by the end of this month, October; the Centers offer these 5 tips on how to discuss the topic with your patients.

Help keep patients with diabetes healthy this flu season with a few of these quick reminders on vaccination, medication, comorbidities, and more. 

When it comes to flu vaccination, nearly 50% of US adults don’t know the benefits. Are your patients among them?

How prevalent is use of antibiotics without a prescription? Why do patients hesitate to be vaccinated? Plus, 3 more questions on ID research that may affect primary care.

CDC's TB screening guidelines for healthcare professionals were updated in May 2019. What changed? Protect yourself, colleagues, and your patients with this short quiz.

The rules for pneumococcal vaccination can seem a little arbitrary. See what you know about the ACIP rationale behind these 5 recommendations for PCV13 and PPSV23.

Is the expanding paradigm shift toward HCV treatment in primary care effective? Or, should it be left to specialists? Two recent studies shed light.

Measles cases reported by the CDC doubled last week over the week before. Why shouldn't one or more of these 4 school-ready 5-year-olds receive the MMR vaccination?

Sample: How many MMR doses should a man born in 1960 who was vaccinated at age 3 receive if he is travelling to Brazil in 4 months? 

Vaccine temperature excursions can render the products unusable--and leave your practice with the tab. Here are 4 storage errors to avoid.