As we head into autumn, it's time to take stock of the current landscape of infectious diseases that have dominated headlines in recent years.

In February 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, recommended adults aged 65 and older receive a vaccine dose.

While tuberculosis cases are relatively low in the United States, the disease remains deadly for over 1 million people per year globally.

As flu season approaches, getting a flu shot and timing it right will help protect you and your loved ones from a potentially serious illness.

Advanced HIV happens when CD4 cells have been depleted low enough that the body is susceptible to opportunistic infections. With appropriate treatment, advanced HIV is generally no longer a lifelong diagnosis and can, in most cases, rebuild the immune system. 

Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is a chronic infectious disease that sounds biblical, like an ancient plague. Unfortunately, Hansen’s disease, while now curable, is still affecting people around the globe, including the United States. For Americans, Hansen’s disease is especially relevant in Florida, where health care professionals have reported 15 new cases in 2023.

As we navigate the ever-evolving COVID-19 situation, testing remains an important tool. Here, we provide answers to some of your most common questions.

While most sexually transmitted infections are transmitted through blood, vaginal secretions and semen, there are some that can also be contracted via contact with saliva and the mucous membranes in the mouth.

In February, the World Health Organization confirmed the first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. As of the latest WHO update from April 17, officials report 15 confirmed and 23 probable cases, with 34 deaths among them.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, saw a spike in cases this past spring. By mid-March, HMPV peaked a bit later than other respiratory illnesses, causing more trips to the hospital for those most vulnerable – the very young, the older population and people with compromised immune systems.