Infectious Diseases Community

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Possible rabies?

LamboJambo

I need everybody's help on this. So I live in Indonesia, and me and my family butchered a goat. Now, my family bought the goat yesterday ...

2 answers | 4 comments

Rabies transmission when driving on the highway

a_mando1

Hello, I really appreciate your help with this question. I was driving on the highway, had the sunroof open and my hand sticking out ...

1 answer

Superbugs - Doctor sounds alarm about spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Emily_MHManager

https://www.today.com/health/what-are-superbugs-doctor-sounds-alarm-about-spread-antibiotic-resistant-t159703 "The rise of superbugs —...

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What do you think about the MenB vaccine?

specialmom

I had something hit my inbox regarding MenB vaccine for teenagers. Truthfully, never heard of that on my kid's vaccine schedule or knew ...

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Early diagnosis of sepsis may lead to better outcomes

Kirstie_MHModerator

A new device will allow a biomarker of sepsis to be identified in under 30 minutes, using only a drop of blood. Early detection and quick...

side effects of chickenpox

Gholamreza

One of the elementary students had chickenpox some years ago,but after cure he can't walk alone (needs someones support ).

2 answers | 2 comments

unknown disease from last 5 months..please help

worried2343

Hello experts....I had unprotected sex with street prostitute before 5 months..I got fever and sore throat a week after exposure..after 2...

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US measles cases hit 25-year high

CurfewX

Measles was thought to be eliminated from the US in the year 2000, but a more recent surge in vaccine hesitancy has resulted in 2019 seei...

6 answers | 10 comments

Measles outbreaks in the US, across the world - symptoms, transmission, prevention

Emily_MHManager

The CDC has identified current measles outbreaks in 18 states in the US. Additionally, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Madagascar, Philippines,...

3 answers | 15 comments

Post exposure Rabies vaccine question please

imakedolls

Dear Doctor, I had a suspect bite on my hand but did not recall it happening. I showed a friend who suggested going to the ER. At th...

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Rabies

Rememberthisway

After 10 days of cat scratching me and my cat is alive. Am I cleared for rabies? Do I need rabies vaccine?

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Cat scratch

5555a7a

Hello, I was under my apartment getting something when a stray cat suddenly scratched me vigorously. I went up to my house and immediatel...

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