Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

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Welcome

Welcome to the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin website.   The website introduces each of our division’s faculty with a description of their backgrounds. Potential trainees can learn more about our clinical and research activities. The website is updated frequently to bring current information to our visitors.

 
The Division of Infectious Diseases has three main missions: public service; education; and research. Our public service mission is manifested primarily through our clinical care of patients with infectious diseases, but also through interactions with hospitals, health care providers, public health departments and other community agencies. Our education mission includes efforts across a broad spectrum of learners, including medical and other health care professional students, residents and fellows, and continuing education for practicing physicians, as well as community education in areas of infectious diseases. We conduct basic and clinical research in the areas of HIV/AIDS, HIV prevention strategies, human retrovirology (HTLV), bacterial pathogenesis, host-parasite interactions, hospital epidemiology and infection control.
 
Our clinical activities and training programs are centrally based at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital and Clinics and the Clement Zablocki VA Medical Center. Additionally, our faculty and housestaff are affiliated with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, St. Joseph’s Hospital (Milwaukee), St. Joseph’s Hospital (West Bend), and the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mark A. Beilke, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

                                   

Introducing our newest faculty member

Dr. Janaki Shah

Dr.  Shah received her B.A in Economics and B.S. in Biology from Villanova University in Villanova, PA.  She then completed medical school at UMDN- School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ.   Her internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as Fellowship in Infectious Diseases were completed at the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

 

Clinical Interests: HIV/AIDS, General Infectious Diseases

Research Interests: HIV/AIDS retention in care

Infectious Diseases Spotlight:

Influenza:

Each year in the United States, on average:

  • 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu
  • More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and;
  • About 36,000 people die from the flu.

          Is it the flu or a cold?

Signs and Symptoms

 Influenza Common Cold
Onset Sudden Gradual
Fever  Yes, over 101o Rare
Cough Yes Yes
Headache    Yes Rare
Aches and Pains   Yes, often severe Mild
Fatigue  Yes - can be severe Very Mild
Stuffy Nose    Sometimes  Common
 
Sore Throat   Sometimes     Common

 

                                                                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Prevention Measures:

  •  Vaccination
  • Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (and throw the tissue
    away after use).
  • Wash hands with soap and water OR use an alcohol based hand sanitizer, especially after
    coughing or sneezing.
  • If you get the flu, stay home from work or school.

How to prevent spread of infections:

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