HIV and AIDS – Know the difference

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which leads to ‘HIV infection,’ that targets the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV infection if not

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Managing Post-Surgical Infections: The Crucial Role of Infectious Diseases Specialists

With the advent in science and technologies, the surgical branch of medicine has expanded from simple surgeries to complex ones which involve putting new implants and devices in various body

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HIV Infection – No longer a deadly disease

Millions of new HIV infections occur worldwide each year, though the incidence has dropped significantly after the advent of high effective medications (ART- antiretroviral therapy). HIV infection is acquired through

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Adult Immunization

Immunization has been one of the essential measures to prevent diseases and hence saving millions of lives from vaccine-preventable diseases. While a lot of importance has been given to childhood

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HIV prevention

HIV infection is acquired through the sexual route, exposure to infected blood (needle injury, blood transfusion) or mother-to-child transmission. The risk of acquisition of HIV infection depends on the mode

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Infections in Pregnancy

Pregnancy may have a significant impact on infections, and vice-versa; and could have an adverse effect on the mother as well as the baby. Pregnancy is a relatively immunocompromised state,

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Infections and Diabetes Mellitus

Patients suffering from Diabetes mellitus, especially those who have long-standing diabetes and poor glycemic control, have an increased propensity to develop infections as compared to non-diabetics. The various reasons for

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Foodborne Infections: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

Though medical science has made huge leaps and has advanced to the best of its abilities in 21 st century, foodborne infections pose a significant burden all over the world.

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Year of Healing: Tathaagat Clinic’s Milestone Anniversary

I feel happy and blessed to share with all my friends, family, and patients that Tathaagat Infectious Diseases Clinic recently completed its first year on 9th March 2024. The year,

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Malaria vs. Typhoid: Unraveling Two Menacing Diseases

Let us discuss two of the most prevalent and formidable diseases that have plagued humanity for centuries: malaria and typhoid. As we delve into the depths of these illnesses, we

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