1. Measles has been around for a long time. In the 9th century, a Persian doctor published one of the first written accounts of measles. Later, in 1757, a Scottish…

Ebola virus disease, formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is often referred to by the general public as “Ebola”, which is a rare but often fatal illness affecting humans and…

Antimicrobial stewardship is a dedicated coordinated program designed to improve antibiotic use while optimizing treatment of infections and reducing adverse events associated with antibiotic use. Antimicrobial stewardship can help improve…

What is Candida auris? Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that is spreading across the United States. Candida auris can cause severe infections in the bloodstream, wounds, and even death(1).…

What is the “Post-Antibiotic Era”? The discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928 began the modern era of antibiotics. Antibiotics were first prescribed to treat serious infections in…

According to the CDC, there have been 158 confirmed cases in 2018 (2 so far in Arizona) of a polio-like illness affecting mostly children. What is this mysterious illness? It’s…

What is Flesh-Eating Bacteria? “Flesh-eating bacteria” or necrotizing fasciitis is an infection underneath the skin that can cause serious complications including loss of limbs or even death. Symptoms can develop…

Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common complication of diabetes mellitus leading to hospitalization and the most common cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations4. Most cases are due to loss…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early estimates indicate that more than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 people died from the flu last season. These…

With the flu season starting soon (usually around October 1st in Arizona) here are top 6 things to remember about the flu: 1. Anyone can get the flu. This even includes…