Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay (IDATB) is proud to announce that six of our physicians have been recognized as 2026 Top Docs by Tampa Magazine. This recognition continues a longstanding tradition for our practice, marking 11 consecutive years of Top Docs recognition from 2015 through 2026. The six IDATB physicians recognized in 2026 are: Margarita R. Cabrera-Cancio, M.D. Scott…
Many patients are referred to infectious disease specialists when an infection is difficult to diagnose, does not respond as expected to treatment, keeps returning, or requires specialized care. An infectious disease doctor provides additional expertise for complex illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These specialists review symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, laboratory findings, and other clinical information to…
The Vital Facts Every Floridian Should Know As a resident of the Sunshine State, you are undoubtedly familiar with the rich biodiversity found throughout Florida, from its tropical forests to its sandy beaches. That biodiversity includes many microscopic organisms, but the mites that affect human skin require careful distinction. Some normally live on the skin without causing symptoms, while scabies…
As of 2023, about 11% of Florida’s adult population had been diagnosed with diabetes. With more than two million people managing this condition across the state, it is essential to understand the increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among people with diabetes. Recurrent UTIs can sometimes be associated with diabetes or poorly controlled blood sugar, but having repeated UTIs…
There are many things to consider when you travel abroad. Packing the right clothes, booking flights and hotels, planning itineraries, and preparing medications are all important. One of the most common—and often overlooked—questions travelers ask is: Is it safe to drink the tap water when you arrive at your destination? The short answer is that tap water can make travelers…
A skin ulcer is an open sore caused by the breakdown of the skin and sometimes the tissue beneath it. Skin ulcers may develop because of poor blood circulation, prolonged pressure, nerve damage, diabetes, injury, or infection. Unlike an ordinary cut, a skin ulcer may heal slowly, repeatedly reopen, or fail to heal without appropriate treatment. Skin ulcers can become…
For many people, the only time they’ve heard of typhoid has been in historical accounts of grim 1800s-era pioneers becoming infected on their way to the American west, or perhaps through the cautionary tale of Typhoid Mary, who refused to wash her hands, and spread typhoid through her cooking so frequently that she was banished to an island for the…
We have all been there with strep throat, food poisoning, or something more serious like pneumonia or meningitis. Bacterial infections can affect people at any age, and antibiotics remain an essential part of modern medical care. When oral antibiotics are not appropriate, are not working as expected, or cannot adequately treat a particular infection, a doctor may recommend IV antibiotic…
Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) show no visible signs — yet they can still cause serious health complications and spread to others. Here’s why symptom-free doesn’t mean risk-free, and how IDATB helps protect your health with confidential STI testing in Tampa Bay.
