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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Echinococcus!
Forms cysts in your liver and sometimes your lung
Forms cysts in your liver and sometimes your lung
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Hepatitis E!
The viral hepatitis no one remembers. And the one that, while not usually severe, can make pregnant women very sick.
The viral hepatitis no one remembers. And the one that, while not usually severe, can make pregnant women very sick.
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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Rotavirus!
Now with a less intussusception-causing vaccine I hear.
Now with a less intussusception-causing vaccine I hear.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Norovirus!
The other common pooping virus. And the scourge of oysters.
The other common pooping virus. And the scourge of oysters.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Clostridioides difficile!
Even old C diff was once Clostridium. Why they changed it, I can't say. Maybe they liked it better that way?
Even old C diff was once Clostridium. Why they changed it, I can't say. Maybe they liked it better that way?
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Herpes!
Two herpes simplex viruses (1 & 2). Different tropisms, but both can cause genital disease.
Two herpes simplex viruses (1 & 2). Different tropisms, but both can cause genital disease.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Chlamydia!
The most common cause of non-gonococcal urethritis. Which I always found to be a curious term.
The most common cause of non-gonococcal urethritis. Which I always found to be a curious term.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Gonorrhea!
The most common cause of gonococcal urethritis. 😝 And the one that can sometimes sneak outside the GU tract...
The most common cause of gonococcal urethritis. 😝 And the one that can sometimes sneak outside the GU tract...
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Gonorrhea (again)!
This time it's in your joints. Killing ur dudes. May also cause a tenosynovitis as well.
This time it's in your joints. Killing ur dudes. May also cause a tenosynovitis as well.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Gonorrhea (again)!
This time it's in your liver capsule. Elevating your transaminases.
This time it's in your liver capsule. Elevating your transaminases.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Trichomonas!
The STI that's also a protazoan parasite!
The STI that's also a protazoan parasite!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: More STIs. Mycoplasma genitalium!
Runner up to the runner up in causing urethritis! Also, like super drug resistant. 🫤
One of the few bugs the CDC recommends 2 drugs for.
Runner up to the runner up in causing urethritis! Also, like super drug resistant. 🫤
One of the few bugs the CDC recommends 2 drugs for.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Syphilis!
The most common cause of a (painless) genital ulcer. But as we shall see, not the only one... 🧐
The most common cause of a (painless) genital ulcer. But as we shall see, not the only one... 🧐
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: HIV!
I feel like we've already done this one, but if not, HIV is an STI too. 😬 Also, I would rather have HIV than diabetes because it's so treatable. Crazy? Discuss.
I feel like we've already done this one, but if not, HIV is an STI too. 😬 Also, I would rather have HIV than diabetes because it's so treatable. Crazy? Discuss.
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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: BV!
Bacterial vaginosis. Not entirely clear it's an "infection" per se, probably more of a dysbiosis, but gets better with treatment including the partner.
Bacterial vaginosis. Not entirely clear it's an "infection" per se, probably more of a dysbiosis, but gets better with treatment including the partner.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Mpox!
Although not a STI in the traditional sense, sex-associated transmission is now a common cause of what was previously primarily a zoonosis. Infectious disease is crazy!
Although not a STI in the traditional sense, sex-associated transmission is now a common cause of what was previously primarily a zoonosis. Infectious disease is crazy!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Hepatitis B!
The chronic hepatitis virus that can be transmitted so many different ways...
The chronic hepatitis virus that can be transmitted so many different ways...
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Hepatitis C!
Primary means of transmission is through blood (including injection drug use), but also potentially a STI.
Primary means of transmission is through blood (including injection drug use), but also potentially a STI.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Tularemia!
It comes in many forms, but an ulceroglandular form is generally the most common.
It comes in many forms, but an ulceroglandular form is generally the most common.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Pasteurella!
Beware cat bites with their tiny little needle-like teeth! (And dogs too.)
Beware cat bites with their tiny little needle-like teeth! (And dogs too.)
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Toxoplasma!
Everyone stigmatizes that cat, but various under cooked meats are also a major risk.
Everyone stigmatizes that cat, but various under cooked meats are also a major risk.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives:
Capnocytophaga canimorsus!Bonus fact not included in card: there are numerous Capnocytophaga species that are normal oral flora in all of us!
Capnocytophaga canimorsus!Bonus fact not included in card: there are numerous Capnocytophaga species that are normal oral flora in all of us!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Bartonella henselae!
Back to cats. Beware their scratches. Especially if those doing the scratching are feral kittens.
Back to cats. Beware their scratches. Especially if those doing the scratching are feral kittens.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Bartonella henselae again!
Cat scratch can also disseminate to the eyes and CNS. A potential cause of encephalitis.
Cat scratch can also disseminate to the eyes and CNS. A potential cause of encephalitis.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Bartonella henselae again again!
Cat scratch can also rarely cause culture-negative endocarditis. Beware the kitten!
Cat scratch can also rarely cause culture-negative endocarditis. Beware the kitten!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Strongyloides!
One of the helminthic parasites you don't get through eating.
One of the helminthic parasites you don't get through eating.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Anthrax!
Thanks to sporulation, considered a potential agent of bioterror. Thanks to vaccination, the risk can be mitigated.
Thanks to sporulation, considered a potential agent of bioterror. Thanks to vaccination, the risk can be mitigated.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Histoplasmosis!
Another dimorphic fungi, histo causes lung disease, can disseminate to the lymphatic system in the immune compromised and elderly, and may instigate acute pericarditis in some populations. Because the latter's an immune problem primarily, treatment is with anti-inflammatories.
Another dimorphic fungi, histo causes lung disease, can disseminate to the lymphatic system in the immune compromised and elderly, and may instigate acute pericarditis in some populations. Because the latter's an immune problem primarily, treatment is with anti-inflammatories.
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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Coccidioidomycosis!
The third and final endemic mycosis in the US. Unlike the other two, this one likes itself a good dry summer after a wet winter. While it can go to the skin, bones, and joints like many environmental fungi, cocci really likes to go to the CNS requiring life long treatment.
The third and final endemic mycosis in the US. Unlike the other two, this one likes itself a good dry summer after a wet winter. While it can go to the skin, bones, and joints like many environmental fungi, cocci really likes to go to the CNS requiring life long treatment.
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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Aspergillus!
Time for some molds. Or is it mould? Aspergillus is the most commonly encountered. In immunocompetent folks, likes to form fungal balls.
Time for some molds. Or is it mould? Aspergillus is the most commonly encountered. In immunocompetent folks, likes to form fungal balls.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Sporothrix! The mold transmitted by cats.
More common than pulmonary disease, and typically the result of direct inoculation, Sporothrix can cause chronic skin and soft tissue infections though respiratory infection from inhalational exposures are also possible.
More common than pulmonary disease, and typically the result of direct inoculation, Sporothrix can cause chronic skin and soft tissue infections though respiratory infection from inhalational exposures are also possible.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Paracocci!
A South American scourge. Can cause both acute and chronic disease primarily in the lymphatics and lungs respectively.
A South American scourge. Can cause both acute and chronic disease primarily in the lymphatics and lungs respectively.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Paracocci redux!
Time for the chronic respiratory form...
Time for the chronic respiratory form...
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Eastern Equine Encephalitis!
One of 3 equine encephalitides. What is it with horses and encephalitis? 🤔
One of 3 equine encephalitides. What is it with horses and encephalitis? 🤔
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Western Equine Encephalitis!
If there's an Eastern Equine there has to be a Western Equine, right? Right. Hasn't been seen in the States for well over a decade now, though. Weird?
If there's an Eastern Equine there has to be a Western Equine, right? Right. Hasn't been seen in the States for well over a decade now, though. Weird?
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: West Nile!
The most common arbovirus in the US. Bring on the sentinel chickens!
The most common arbovirus in the US. Bring on the sentinel chickens!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: West Nile again!
Don't forget, for every case of West Nile meningoencephalitis there are countless more, usually undiagnosed, cases of West Nile non-specific febrile illness.
Don't forget, for every case of West Nile meningoencephalitis there are countless more, usually undiagnosed, cases of West Nile non-specific febrile illness.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Tickborne Encephalitis!
Ticks have plenty of encephalitis-causing viruses to share too. What's unique, and crazy?, about TBE is it can also be transmitted via unpasteurized dairy!
Ticks have plenty of encephalitis-causing viruses to share too. What's unique, and crazy?, about TBE is it can also be transmitted via unpasteurized dairy!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Powassan Encephalitis!
Don't worry fellow -mericans, we've got a tickborne encephalitis too. Although still rare, Powassan's incidence is increasing.
Don't worry fellow -mericans, we've got a tickborne encephalitis too. Although still rare, Powassan's incidence is increasing.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus!
The new virus fresh out of Asia that does what it says.
The new virus fresh out of Asia that does what it says.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Colorado Tick Fever!
Another tickborne virus. This one occurs primarily in the North American rockies thanks to its vectors residence at altitude.
Another tickborne virus. This one occurs primarily in the North American rockies thanks to its vectors residence at altitude.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Tickborne Relapsing Fever!
Caused by a spirochete, and one of a few causes of relapsing fever. Can anyone name some others? Anyone have a favorite? 🙂
Caused by a spirochete, and one of a few causes of relapsing fever. Can anyone name some others? Anyone have a favorite? 🙂
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Babesia! We ran out of viruses, but how about... a parasite.
Lots of zoonotic species, but microti is the only one that regularly infects humans.
Lots of zoonotic species, but microti is the only one that regularly infects humans.
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Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Ehrlichia!
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's Babesia, there's often Ehrlichia (and often Lyme). Interestingly, part of the Rickettsiales.
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's Babesia, there's often Ehrlichia (and often Lyme). Interestingly, part of the Rickettsiales.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Anaplasma!
In case your neutrophils wanted to get in on the morulae action.
In case your neutrophils wanted to get in on the morulae action.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Lyme!
Ok I did Lyme before, but forgot to post the CNS case. Long live Lyme (cards)!
Ok I did Lyme before, but forgot to post the CNS case. Long live Lyme (cards)!
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Erysipelothrix!
Possibly the hardest name to remember / spell? Also, one of the few zoonotic pathogens spread by both livestock and fish.
Possibly the hardest name to remember / spell? Also, one of the few zoonotic pathogens spread by both livestock and fish.
Next draft Infection Card for Epipocalypse: Bug Detectives: Rat Bite Fever!
Potentially caused by 2 different organisms and potentially also transmitted through unpasteurized dairy ("Haverhill Fever"). It's complicated.
Potentially caused by 2 different organisms and potentially also transmitted through unpasteurized dairy ("Haverhill Fever"). It's complicated.
