Microbiology and Rare infectious diseases

Infectious Disease Research

Infectious disease research has the potential for broad application because everyone, in every area of the world, is infected by microbes at some point in his or her life.

Microbes are simple organisms capable of rapid genetic mutation. Many evolve into new strains that resist available therapies. The ease of international travel and an increasing world population facilitate problems associated with rapid microbial evolution.

Clinicians treat many patients with challenging infections. Investigators and clinicians collaborate to conduct clinical trials that provide patients with access to novel, experimental diagnostics and therapies for life-threatening infections. Investigations include emerging pathogens, novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, gene therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and counter-bioterrorism, such as the rapid test for anthrax.

Irresistible Infections are scatters added about by way of dwelling beings —, for example, microorganisms, infections, growths or parasites. They're mainly innocuous or even supportive, alternatively beneath precise conditions, a few living beings may additionally motive ailment. Some irresistible infections can be exceeded from person to individual.