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A chronic, or lifelong, hepatitis B diagnosis might feel overwhelming, but in most cases, the outlook is very good. Find out how this long-lasting condition is managed here. 

When you have any type of surgery, the open skin around your surgical site has the potential to become infected because it’s exposed to outside germs. In this month’s blog, we discuss the three types of surgical site infections and how to spot them.

Septic arthritis is an extremely serious infection of a joint that can cause permanent damage to the affected joint if left untreated. We discuss everything you need to know about septic arthritis here.

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month, so we want you to be aware that if you’re an older adult, you’re at high risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Find out why here.

Are you having trouble kicking those UTIs to the curb? If so, we’ve put together everything you need to about chronic, or recurring, UTIs here.

While there currently is no vaccine for hepatitis C, there are plenty of things you can do to avoid contracting this illness. We review how to prevent hepatitis C here.

Diabetes can often lead to foot conditions such as foot ulcers. We discuss how foot ulcers can lead to osteomyelitis and how you can prevent them here.

If you’ve recently had joint replacement surgery, there’s a chance that your surgical site could become infected. Here’s how to recognize the telltale signs of surgical site infection.

Hepatitis is a swelling and inflammation of the liver and can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Because of this fact, we review 10 common signs of hepatitis to be on the lookout for so you can seek treatment if necessary.

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can be serious if it’s left untreated. Here’s some of the symptoms of this condition you should watch out for.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the organs of your urinary tract and can become chronic. Here’s why they might be coming back and how we treat them.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a life-altering, infectious disease that can worsen over time. Learn more about HIV and how to protect yourself and others from the spread of this sexually transmitted virus.

Infectious disease specialists are medical doctors trained in internal medicine and specialize in diagnosing, treating and managing infectious diseases. These types of specialists have extensive knowledge of how viruses, bacteria and fungi affect the body.

If a prosthetic device is part of your story, you’ve likely endured challenges. Your journey may be born of disease or wearing down of the bones, muscles or joints or some kind of physical trauma.

Did you know surgical consent forms always mention the possibility of infection? The reason is this; developing an infection after surgery is more common than you may think. But just how common?

Expert Care Required for This Unique Situation Skin acts as a natural barrier against infection. But despite abundant precautions and protocols for infection prevention, any surgical procedure that causes a break in the skin can lead to an infection.

How’s your 2021 going? In a year where we are all looking for silver linings, positive vibes and sunnier days ahead, we’re proud to announce that Dr. Serge Lartchenko has received a well-deserved honor. For the fourth year in a row!

Infections after surgery are more common than many people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that within 30 days, as many as 3 out of 100 surgical patients will develop an infection.

Trust the Center for Orthopedic and Surgical Infectious Disease Spine infections are a rare but often serious condition. Also called vertebral osteomyelitis, spine infections are most commonly seen in senior populations and after a surgical procedure.

Diabetes Puts you at Greater Risk If you or someone you love has had surgery recently, you know the recovery process can be painful. Invasive surgery (where an incision is present) is traumatic to the body and it takes time to heal completely.

What Makes an infectious disease specialist the best choice for the treatment of HIV? Experience, training and a burning passion to pursue the latest advancements in treatments.

Trust Texas Infectious Disease Institute Serge Lartchenko, MD is Dallas’ Best Doctor for Infectious Disease* Imagine you’ve had surgery. Maybe a back, neck or spine procedure.

Each year, D Magazine has area medical professionals vote on their choice for inclusion in its “Best Doctors in Dallas” list. And our very own Dr. Lartchenko was selected as the premier choice for infectious disease treatment in DFW, again.

Serge Lartchenko, MD Named “Best Doctor” for all DFW Metroplex in 2019 by D Magazine Dr. Serge Lartchenko has been practicing medicine, specializing in infectious disease for 11 years.

Texas Infectious Disease Institute – Helping Patients When Other Doctors are Stumped Every year, D Magazine has area medical professionals vote on the very best doctors around for inclusion in its “Best Doctors in Dallas” list.

You know how life’s experiences sometimes have a way of propelling us toward a greater purpose? This notion is so evidently true in the case of Dr. Serge Lartchenko, founder of Texas Infectious Disease Institute in Richardson, Texas.

Remember the Dallas Ebola outbreak in 2014? Dr. Lartchenko was plugged in from day one. Dallas’ big brush with Ebola began in September of that year when Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed with the disease at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.

What is MRSA? MRSA is an infection caused by a type of staph bacteria that has become very virulent toward many of the antibiotics used to treat regular staph infections. MRSA is often referred to as a superbug.

Infectious Disease Specialists are Master Detectives in the Medical World Picture this. A patient with a mysterious sickness is referred to an infectious-disease (ID) specialist. The patient presents with a fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Infusion Therapy is the next level of healthcare for patients with infectious diseases. Having an infectious disease is a serious matter at worst and an inconvenience at best.