Infectious disease doctors

The Work of Infectious Disease Specialists - Disease drug blog ...
Physicians who specialize in infectious disease use blood tests including an analysis of the patient's blood serum, and X-rays. These doctors often use antibiotics to provide treatment to infected individuals when this is possible. ...

February 2011 Briefing - Infectious Disease --Doctors Lounge
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2011. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and ...

True / false ideas in health | Health and Medical Care
He's an infectious disease specialist and a “diagnostician”. The writers of “House” made up the specialty of “diagnostician” specifically for this show; in the real health check world, there is no such thing as a diagnostician. ... “ diagnostician” means someone who specializes in diagnosing hard or complicated illnesses or “health check mysteries” that span ALL of the health check specialties, and would (or already did) completely baffle other doctors. ...

Infectious Disease Specialist as a Career
Individuals who are interested in medicine and infectious diseases would be suitable for a job as an infectious disease specialist.

Lung Disease Patient Seeks Pulmonary Specialist
... I had a fever of 101.7, lung congestion, wheezing, spitting up blood & green plugs, high pulse & blood pressure, so he suggested I call my Infectious Disease Doctor immediately at University since I was still battling the CDIFF, ...

Dangerous Lung Worms Found in People Who Eat Raw Crayfish | Health ...
“That's the interesting thing about being an infectious diseases doctor,” Bailey says. “Every time you see a new patient you have to be open to the possibility that the diagnosis could be something highly unusual.” ...

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Doctors who specialize in the medical behavior of infectious disease are called infectiologists or infectious disease specialists. Generally, infections are initially diagnosed by primary care physicians or internal medicine specialists ...

Prevention of infectious diseases lesson plans? Prevention of ...
11Mar2011 Filed under: Infectious diseases Author: admin. 2009 年 10 月 18 日. teaching goals. 1. By teaching so that every student understand what is influenza H1N1 influenza. 2. by teaching to each student to know what symptoms of influenza and .... 10. with respiratory symptoms, fever, flu-like symptoms should wear a mask , early treatment and to inform the doctor about to-reach populations. In addition, patients infected with swine influenza virus is a major source of ...

Lyme-Over the Edge: Over 100 Symptoms--Yvonne Forey: Part 2
Any doctor who knows anything about an infectious disease should know that although parasites hide, they can be passed on in blood! Hence many out there with the wrong diagnosis may still be donating blood. ...

internal medicine questions?
Hi! I'm a junior in high school. I would absolutely love to become a doctor of internal medicine who is subspecialized in infectious diseases. I wanted some feedback from either students or current internists. I wanted to know how difficult it is to become an internist, how long you spend in school, and overall just information about the job (hours, salary, etc). Thank you so much! :)


internal medicine.....?



Can someone please give the typical work day of an infectious disease doctor?
I'm currently working on applications to join the Peace Corps and Doctors Without Borders. I had an amazing undergraduate GPA, many extracurriculars, an athlete, and between studying and working abroad, I have been to over 40 countries. I now go to prestigious medical school for a research degree studying global health with a focus on infectious diseases. Unfortunately, I've been arrested in the past but other than that, I would consider myself a prime candidate. I was charged with possession of an altered instrument of identification (altering the birthdate on my license to sneak into a bar and possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree (I had an Adderall pill without a prescription) Both charges are misdemeanors. The court was sympathetic and gave me ACOD, which stands for adjournment in contemplation of dismissal. The adjournment period was satisfied so now the charges were dismissed and the criminal record sealed. Four years have now passed since this awful event in my life. According to NYS Criminal Procedure Law, "The granting of an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal shall not be deemed to be a conviction or an admission of guilt. No person shall suffer any disability or forfeiture as a result of such an order. Upon the dismissal of the accusatory instrument pursuant to this section, the arrest and prosecution shall be deemed a nullity and the defendant shall be restored, in contemplation of law, to the status he occupied before his arrest and prosecution." Does this mean I have no criminal history? On the application, am I allowed to say that I have never been arrested, charged, convicted of anything? I obviously want to be honest, but I don't want to answer yes and be disqualified, especially if the criminal history is clean. Thanks for your advice.


Peace Corps Criminal Record?
or would you have to specialize in one, go back to medical school, and then the other?


Can a doctor specialize in being a surgeon WHILE specializing in infectious diseases?
I'm going to be a doctor, and working in internal medicine and diagnostics. Possibly with a specialty of infectious disease. I'm wondering if there are any classes I need to take, while still in high school, that I haven't already, and that I will need. So far, I've had all the basic things, including 4 years of Math: Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Cal, CalculusOver 4 Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensics, Human Anatomy,3 years of spanish, Psychology, and health. Just need to know if there's anything else I need to take. Thanks :)


What classes should I take?
I'm sophomore & I want to go to a good college and med. school. There are many classes that i want to join like Health & Bio-science, and Honors Human Body in Health & Disease. I also want to take the class Honors Academy Certified Nurse Assistant Program. Which one should i join to get a good study for later on in college and which colleges would be good to go to? I want to be a Infectious Disease Specialists. Please Help Me.


Best Classes To Take In Highschool For Later On To Become A Doctor?
A recent and rather disturbing event occurred where a child was taken into legal custody when his parents insisted on treating his spinal injury with herbs. While surgeons recommended that they operate to install "rods, screws and plates to stabilise his spine" the parents decided his spine was simply "bruised" and a few herbs would do the trick. The child's Mother describes herself as a 'Doctor' despite her only qualification being a year long, mail-order degree from a non-accredited natural health college (that also offers bible study degrees should you be interested). As well as herbs, "She also plans to use another compound she calls "P" because "its name is so long I can't remember it." It will, she said, help her son's spine to "fuse.""http://www. philly. com/philly/news/20110205_Wrestler_s_injury_pits_traditional_vs__alternative_medicine. htmlOne commenter stated: "I think people are educating themselves, and that's often a good thing, but they're also being exposed to crackpots.""Stanley Plotkin said he went through similar battles with parents over care when he was chief of infectious diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia."The idea that parents know the best for their children is an idea that to me is worth examining," he said. "I'm not sure that's always true."http://www. philly. com/philly/news/20110208_Judge_says_parents_can_t_treat_injured_wrestler_at_home. htmlSo, my question is: Will we see more cases where inadequately educated parents with 'Mickey Mouse' degrees, require legal action to prevent them harming their own children? AtLarge: I'm sure that was Josef Fritzl's opinion too, and just as irrelevant. Dr T: Looks like the Judge disagrees with you and a custody order was made due to the "...lack of medical or surgical care (which) threatens the child's life or long-term health." Thank goodness you're not in a position to make life or death decisions eh? http://articles. philly. com/2011-02-08/news/27107197_1_temporary-custody-wrestler-medical-care/2Marc: Total "Reductio ad Hitlerum" fail post of the highest order. Nitram's eviscerated you and left you out for the crows. Looks like her ND degree is accredited by the "American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board", which puts her on a par with you doesn't it Dr T. ?


Do naturopath's children need protecting from their own parents?
It's supposed to be about me, and supposed to start off with an attention getter. It's to people who already know me, but I just describe a little bit more. When I was little, I had cat scratch fever. You can actually get it from a scratch from a kitten if they carry the infection. I was in the hospital for months. I'd also go to the doctor when I'd get hurt doing things I liked such as riding fourwheelers with my dad, or playing basketball outside, or riding my bike. Going to the doctor a lot kind of got me interested in the medical field, which is kind of why I like taking science classes now. I also like being in band at school, and drama club, and I like hanging out with my friend Tina. We like going to toys r us, or going to a pet store or the movies and just hanging out. When I'm older, I want to go to college and study biology. I hope to get a bachelor of science degree so I can get a job in biomedical research, and be able to help cure infectious diseases such as cat scratch fever :)


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I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of. For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases. Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).Jump to: navigation, searchThis article is about a functional disorder. For bowel inflammation, see Inflammatory bowel disease. Irritable bowel syndromeClassification and external resourcesICD-10 K58.ICD-9 564.1DiseasesDB 30638MedlinePlus 000246eMedicine med/1190MeSH D043183Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.[2]Several conditions may present as IBS including coeliac disease, fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis,[4] several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, although the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system.[5][6]IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients.[7][8][9][10][11] However, it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms and contributes to work absenteeism.[12][13] Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS,[14][15][16] in conjunction with increased costs, produces a disease with a high societal cost.[17] It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer's life. Contents[hide]* 1 Classification* 2 Symptoms* 3 Causeso 3.1 Active infections* 4 Diagnosiso 4.1 Differential diagnosiso 4.2 Misdiagnosiso 4.3 Comorbidities* 5 Managemento 5.1 Dieto 5.2 Medicationo 5.3 Psychotherapyo 5.4 Alternative medicine* 6 Epidemiology* 7 History* 8 Economics* 9 Research* 10 See also* 11 References* 12 External links


This is my college application essay, what are my chances of getting into colleges?
She is 3.5 years old, has had chronic infections since age 4 months. Had tubes in her ears age 9 months, tonsillectomy/adnoidectomy age 20 months, chronic sinusitis & upper respiratory infections every since (about every three to five weeks she needs antibiotics), and now she has pneumonia. I have another child who only gets sick 3-5 times a year, so I would like to figure out why this child is sick all the time, pretty much. Our family doctor says it is just how some kids are and I should stop thinking there is something more wrong. But she is on so many antibiotics and now doesn't respond to many of the common ones that we are having to give her less common ones. How common is that for a child to have to go through 3-4 antibiotics before one finally works, then just gets sick again a few weeks later? She has CBC's every two weeks, because we also regulating her congenital hypothryoidism so I want to check CBC. But chronically her MPV is below normal (hers ranges from 8.6 - 5.4) and HGB hovers between 11-12, HCT hovers 33 - 35.5, Lymphocytes 56 - 70, Immature Grans .50 - 1%, Platelets are within normal (344 - 367), WBC are normal (7.4-8.25). I know there is nothing overtly wrong on the CBC, but is not completely normal and I have a child who is chronically ill. Does this lead one to think there is something more going on with her immune system then meets the eye. We have ruled out allergies and immunoglobulin deficiency. We have consulted with an Infectious disease specialist, allergist, ENT's, even a hematologist/oncologist once (but was not impressed with his review of her case). I feel like I am out of specialists and if we could find the source of her illnesses maybe we could put an end to all this antibiotic use that really is not curing her problem and in my opinion setting her up for problems. This pneumonia scared me, because the last three times she has gotten sick, she has gotten very very ill. She is pale, with dark circles under her eyes and complains of her legs and ankles hurting her all the time (this intensifies when she is sick). I am about ready to fire her doctor and find a pediatrition that deals with kids with chronic illnesses. Thanks for any insight here. I may be an overly concerned parent, but I would rather err on the side of caution, thank you. What is the missing link here. If I hadn't insisted her doctor do a chest xray (because even though her lungs sounded fine, I knew her cough was odd) we wouldn't even know she had developed pneumonia (at least until we might have ended up on and ER this weekend).Thanks for listening, A very worried mother.