by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/12/2025 | Infectious Diseases
Contents discussed in this post What rubella is How it spreads and how long people are contagious Typical symptoms in children and adults When to suspect it and key differentials Rubella in pregnancy and congenital rubella syndrome Laboratory diagnosis Treatment and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 12/01/2025 | Infectious Diseases, Special Date
Contents covered in this post December 1: why this date matters HIV vs. AIDS: what’s the difference How HIV is transmitted (and what does not transmit it) Signs, symptoms, and when to suspect infection Testing and the window period Treatment: goals, U=U, and quality...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/21/2025 | Dermatological Disease, Infectious Diseases
Content discussed in this post What syphilis is and why it matters now How transmission happens: kissing, sexuality, and oral sex Symptoms by stage: primary, secondary, and tertiary Latency, neurosyphilis, and congenital syphilis Tests: when to test, window period,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/17/2025 | Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Content discussed in this post Where it began and an essential timeline Why it became a pandemic Global numbers and excess mortality Psychological and social impact Economic and education impact Vaccination: why it moved so fast Symptoms, transmission, and risk...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/02/2025 | Dermatological Disease, Infectious Diseases
Content discussed in this post What herpes is (HSV-1 and HSV-2) Symptoms and course Transmission, reactivation, and recurrence factors Diagnosis and differentials Treatment: episodic, suppressive, and pain control Special situations (pregnancy, immunosuppression,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 09/11/2025 | Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can present as either acute or chronic. Caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), this condition is considered one of the major global public health concerns due to its high transmission rate and potential...