Infectious Diseases
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A Forgotten, Yet Life-Threatening Infection
Louse-borne relapsing fever is an ancient, yet neglected, infection caused by the Borrelia recurrentis bacteria and spread by body lice.
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Infectious Diseases Faculty Experts
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Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
George Dimopoulos, PhD, MBA, studies vector-borne diseases and how mosquitoes can be rendered incapable of transmitting human pathogens.
Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Andy Pekosz, PhD, investigates the replication and disease potential of respiratory viruses including influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging viruses.
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