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More than half of HIV-positive Americans are 50+. Figuring out care is complex

Linda Frank, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, advocates for routine testing for HIV by primary care physicians. 

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Expert Insights: Could the next pandemic be lurking closer than we think?

Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi provides insight on bird flu preparedness.

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How to protect against West Nile Virus this summer

The last reported human case of West Nile Virus occurred in September 2023, however, Dr. Ernesto Marques, an associate professor in the department of infectious disease and microbiology, cautions that West Nile cases are likely underreported.