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Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are those caused by microorganisms like bacteria or viruses, which can be spread from patient to patient. The AMA provides resources to physicians treating infectious diseases.
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Bird FluChikungunyaCoronavirus (COVID-19)DengueEbolaGonorrheaHand, Foot and Mouth DiseaseHepatitisHIVHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV)Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)Influenza (Seasonal Flu)Lyme DiseaseMarburg VirusMeaslesMpoxNorovirusOropoucheRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)ShinglesStrep ThroatSyphilisPertussis/Whooping CoughTuberculosisWest Nile VirusZika
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The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.
Respiratory vaccines CME
Understand the latest research on respiratory vaccines and how vaccines remain one of the best tools physicians have to protect patient health.