by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/16/2026 | Infectious Diseases
What this post covers What gonorrhea is How gonorrhea is transmitted Can gonorrhea be asymptomatic? Symptoms in men and women Gonorrhea in the throat, rectum, and eyes Possible complications and risks of untreated infection Diagnosis: which tests confirm it Treatment:...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/11/2026 | Infectious Diseases
What this post covers What hantavirus is and why it matters How hantavirus spreads and where the real risk is Can hantavirus spread from person to person? The two main syndromes: HPS and HFRS Early symptoms and warning signs When shortness of breath appears and why it...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 04/09/2026 | Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Content covered in this post What is bacterial pneumonia? Is bacterial pneumonia contagious? Common causes and bacteria involved Bacterial vs. viral pneumonia: key differences Main symptoms Symptoms in children and older adults Risk factors Diagnosis and recommended...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/26/2026 | Infectious Diseases
Content covered in this post The meningitis outbreak in the UK: what happened What is meningococcal meningitis? How meningococcal meningitis spreads Main symptoms and warning signs Meningitis and meningococcal sepsis: why it can be life-threatening Diagnosis and...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/25/2026 | Infectious Diseases, Special Date
Content covered in this post What is tuberculosisWhy World Tuberculosis Day existsHow tuberculosis is transmittedCommon symptomsDifference between pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosisMain risk factorsDiagnosis and recommended testsTreatment and cureIs...
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...