UofL Division of Infectious Diseases

Division of Infectious Diseases

Department of Medicine
Internationally recognized for expertise in Clinical Research, Training, and Patient Care

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The Division of Infectious Diseases has been involved with several global health initiatives for more than 40 years.

Our activities have expanded to include things such as:

-Comprehensive HIV Care
-Large Scale Vaccinations
-Refugee Health Programs
-Population-based Research

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Thank you to our ID Lab Professionals! We are grateful for your dedication to the health and safety of our communities. Learn more about their contributions: https://t.co/bmVhucxlPJ #MLPW23 #LabWeek2023

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It's Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! The Infectious Diseases Laboratory professionals' dedication and service keep our communities safe and improve patient care. Learn more: https://t.co/bmVhucxTFh #MLPW23 #LabWeek2023

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Did You Know?: There is no treatment or cure for Yellow fever, but it is preventable. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #YellowFever vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Did You Know?: Varicella is also know as #Chickenpox. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Varicella vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Did You Know?: Typhoid fever can be spread through food or drink. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Typhoid vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Did You Know: The #TDAP vaccine protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis . Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #TDAP vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkWjfTx

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Did You Know: The Td vaccine protects against tetanus and diphtheria. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Td vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Did You Know: If you had chickenpox as a child, it could cause Shingles later in life. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Shingles vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit:https://t.co/iY9RkW2cRx

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Did You Know: Rabies can be spread through a scratch from an infected animal. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Rabies vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit: https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Xiao-An Fu, PhD from the UofL School of Engineering, and Jiapeng Huang MD, PhD from the UofL School of Medicine collaborated with the ID COVID-19 Biorepository to collect and process more than 350 breath samples for the COVID-19 Breathalyzer Study.

#IDLab #COVID-19

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Last week our research team enrolled undergraduate students in the Meningococcal Carriage Study. We loved getting to be a part of welcome week and show our cardinal spirit!

#L'sUp #WelcomeWeek

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The ID COVID-19 Biorepository offers prospective and retrospective specimen selection from the bank of whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, sputum, bronchioalveolar, and tissue samples from subjects with COVID-19. Request samples at https://t.co/BIhZpXx9Ww

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Did You Know?: The United States has been polio-free since 1979, thanks to a successful vaccination program. Our Travel Clinic may recommend the #Poliomyelitis vaccine. All other FDA-approved vaccines are also available. For more info, please visit:https://t.co/iY9RkW1F1Z

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Happy first day of classes for UofL students! Our research team is wrapping up the first visits for the Meningococcal Carriage study at the SAC tomorrow. Come see us if you haven't already.

#Research #WelcomeWeek

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Visit https://t.co/6PnsHgrbZg to learn more about participation. (IRB #: 22.0474)

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Enroll, swab, and receive a $30 gift card by participating in our Meningococcal Carriage Study! Visit https://t.co/6PnsHgrbZg to learn more. (IRB #: 22.0474)

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This month we celebrated our clinical research interns who completed the Foundational and Intermediate levels of the program. We appreciate their commitment to making this program great!

#Clinical Research #IDInternship

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The Infectious Diseases Laboratory is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! Please be sure to visit the website, add it to your favorites, and let us know what you think. https://t.co/l1bNYDXh0G

#IDLab #Biorepository

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Help us evaluate the presence of Neisseria meningitidis on campus by participating in a Meningococcal Carriage Study! Visit https://t.co/6PnsHgrbZg to learn more. (IRB #: 22.0474)

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Javier O'conor is the last member of our July Research Cohort. Welcome to the team!

#Research #InternshipProgram