vide Navigating the complex requirements of U.S. immigration can be overwhelming, but don’t let the mandatory immigration medical exam add to your stress. Get a head start by discovering how you can prepare and what to expect during this crucial aspect of the immigration process. Are you in the midst of applying for a green card to live in the…
Since recovering from the initial COVID-19 outbreak, the United States is now facing yet another infectious disease outbreak. But this time, it’s monkeypox. While it may be the first time many of us have heard of this disease, it was first discovered decades ago. Now with over 10,000 confirmed cases identified in nearly every state in the United States, at…
What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is an arthropod-borne (transmitted to humans via insect) disease that is primarily spread from the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It can also be spread to partners via sex and from mother to baby via pregnancy. When infected, the Zika virus is primarily a threat to pregnant women since it is directly…
While the world has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two years, tuberculosis still remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases (ECDC). Let’s learn more about tuberculosis and how you can stay up to date with cases in Florida! As the world was reminded with COVID-19, airborne infectious diseases are extremely contagious and can be fatal…
Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay (IDATB) is proud to announce that four of our physicians have been selected and recognized in Tampa Magazine’s 2022 Top Doctors List this August! In May 2022, notable Tampa Magazines sent surveys to 11,260 physicians practicing in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties asking them to nominate the peers they believe stand out from the…
In a healthcare setting, the only thing that should be spreading around is education. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a scientifically proven program that effectively prevents the transmission of any potential infection to and from patients and health care workers. Through these proven IPC programs, healthcare settings can provide both patients and team members with reassurance in their safety…
Meningococcal Disease is a rare disease that can even lead to death in a healthy child or adult in only a few hours. This rapidly progressive bacterial infection is caused by Neisseria meningitidis which can cause serious blood infections and infections of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Although contracting the disease is rare, statistics show that one out of…
What is Clostridioides difficile? Clostridioides difficile, more commonly known as C. diff, is a bacterium-causing infection that affects the large intestine. As a result of this infection, C. diff can cause severe diarrhea and even colitis (inflammation of the colon). If not treated quickly and properly, patients can run the risk of severe infection and hospitalization. Generally, C. diff more…
What is MAC Lung Disease? MAC Lung Disease is an uncommon infection caused by Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC). It has a thick, protective, and waxy cell wall, and found in dust, soil, and water. While most people come into contact with the MAC bacteria, only a few become infected and are severely impacted by it. People over the age of…
