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[Infectious diseases: Achievements, new Developments and Perspectives in 2021]
Fanny Blondet1, Oriane Aebischer1, Selin Tusgul1
1Département de médecine, Ensemble hospitalier de la Côte, 1110 Morges.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|February 2, 2022
Summary
Advances in infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment continue despite challenges. This review covers new bacterial, viral, and fungal infection knowledge impacting clinical practices.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Significant progress in infectious disease management over recent decades.
- Challenges include emerging infections, complex medical practices, and slow antimicrobial development.
- The COVID-19 pandemic impacted 'medical normality' but did not halt medical advances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present new knowledge in bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
- To highlight findings that may alter hospital and ambulatory practices.
- To provide an overview of recent scientific achievements in infectious diseases.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature and advancements.
- Synthesis of information on bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.
- Focus on clinically relevant findings impacting patient care.
Main Results:
- Substantial progress in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.
- Effective management of emerging infections and complications.
- Continued medical advances despite global health crises.
Conclusions:
- New knowledge in infectious diseases is poised to modify clinical practices.
- Ongoing research is crucial for addressing infectious disease challenges.
- Future articles will detail COVID-19 specific advancements.
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