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Atlas Infectious Disease Practice
Welcome to Atlas Infectious Disease Practice, where your health and the well-being of the community are our top priorities. We take pride in our critical role in safeguarding public health by providing a comprehensive range of services focused on the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of infectious diseases. Our dedicated team of physicians and healthcare professionals are committed to delivering expert care and guidance. Explore the services and affiliations that make us a trusted partner in your health journey
Mission Statement
At Atlas Infectious Disease Practice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for patients in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. Our practice specializes in treating a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory illnesses, and more.
As the leading infectious disease doctors near you, we utilize cutting-edge diagnostics and innovative treatments to enhance health outcomes and improve the quality of life for our patients. Our holistic approach focuses not only on treating current infections but also on preventing future ones. We are committed to personalized care, providing education and empowering our patients to actively manage their health.
Conveniently located in Palm Beach County, Atlas Infectious Disease Practice is your trusted partner in managing infectious diseases. Whether you’re seeking proactive Prevention or expert care from the best Infectious Disease Doctors near you, our team is here to help.
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Office Consultation
Immigration Exams
Travel Consultation
Telemedicine
Yellow Fever Vaccine
HIV medicine
Sexually transmitted infection
employee health
IV infusion
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Early Release – Mycoplasma phocimorsus in Woman with Tendinous Panaritium after Cat Scratch, Denmark – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
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Early Release – Short-Lived Neutralizing Antibody Responses to Monkeypox Virus in Smallpox Vaccine–Naive Persons after JYNNEOS Vaccination – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
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Early Release – Comparison of Contemporary and Historic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Replication in Human Lung Organoids – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
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Early Release – Ending Epidemics: A History of Escape from Contagion – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
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East African Sleeping Sickness in Zambia and Zimbabwe – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
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Oropouche in the Americas – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
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Measles in Globe – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
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General Infectious Disease
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General Infectious Disease,us
Or Shemesh, PhD Image credits: LinkedIn Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has traditionally been diagnosed…
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January 9, 2025
General Infectious Disease,us
The FDA announced it has required safety labeling changes to the prescribing information for both…
Read More
New Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High
January 7, 2025
HIV
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Read More
Bacterial STIs and Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Among Individuals Using HIV PrEP
January 6, 2025
HIV
This cohort study evaluates the early uptake of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) and…
Read More
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis and Sexually Transmitted Infection Trends
January 6, 2025
HIV
This study assesses the association of citywide doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis guideline…
Read More
Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Could Support HIV Prevention in Vulnerable Populations
January 3, 2025
HIV
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection, may be a promising alternative to the current standard of…
Read More
HIV stigma can now be more dangerous than the virus—research shows how to address this
December 23, 2024
HIV,HIV & AIDS
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Speaking at the 16th International Aids Conference in 2006, the…
Read More
Previously unknown protein interactions may lead to better HIV treatments
December 23, 2024
HIV,HIV & AIDS
The A3F and A3G interaction results in partial protection of A3F from HIV-1LAI Vif-mediated…
Read More
Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection
December 19, 2024
HIV
This JAMA Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2024 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Read More
After lockdown, immune system reacts more strongly to viruses and bacteria
December 18, 2024
HIV
Research from Radboud university medical center shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19…
Read More
Health groups aim to reach 2 mn people with HIV prevention drug
December 17, 2024
HIV,HIV & AIDS
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Several giant US and international groups focused on fighting HIV…
Read More
Study assesses virulence of Cryptococcus strains, laying groundwork for improved treatment
December 16, 2024
HIV
Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from…
Read More
Communicable disease threats report, 4-10 January 2025, week 1
January 10, 2025
Outbreaks News
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 4 – 10…
Read More
Communicable disease threats report, 4-10 January 2025, week 2
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Outbreaks News
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 4 – 10…
Read More
Early Release – Zika Virus Infection in Pregnant Traveler Returning to Denmark from Phuket, Thailand, 2024 – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 10, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Early Release – Mycoplasma phocimorsus in Woman with Tendinous Panaritium after Cat Scratch, Denmark – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 10, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Early Release – Short-Lived Neutralizing Antibody Responses to Monkeypox Virus in Smallpox Vaccine–Naive Persons after JYNNEOS Vaccination – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 10, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Early Release – Comparison of Contemporary and Historic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Replication in Human Lung Organoids – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 8, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Early Release – Ending Epidemics: A History of Escape from Contagion – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 8, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Communicable disease threats report, 30 November
January 8, 2025
Outbreaks News
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and…
Read More
Early Release – Diphtheria Toxin–Producing Corynebacterium ramonii in Inner-City Population, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2019–2023 – Volume 31, Number 2—February 2025 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
January 8, 2025
Outbreaks News
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be…
Read More
Communicable disease threats report, 7-13 December 2024, week 50
January 8, 2025
Outbreaks News
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 7-13 December…
Read More
Clade I Mpox in Central and Eastern Africa – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 30, 2024
Travel Medicine
Mpox is a disease caused by infection with Monkeypox virus. Mpox is endemic in forested areas of…
Read More
Chikungunya in India – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 19, 2024
Travel Medicine
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito…
Read More
East African Sleeping Sickness in Zambia and Zimbabwe – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 18, 2024
Travel Medicine
Sleeping sickness, also called African trypanosomiasis, is caused by a parasite that is transmitted…
Read More
Oropouche in the Americas – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 18, 2024
Travel Medicine
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread primarily through the bites of…
Read More
Measles in Globe – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 16, 2024
Travel Medicine
Measles is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person…
Read More
Global Dengue – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 16, 2024
Travel Medicine
Dengue is a disease caused by a virus spread through mosquito bites. The disease can take up to 2…
Read More
Oropouche in Espírito Santo, Brazil – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
December 11, 2024
Travel Medicine
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread primarily through the bites of…
Read More
Zika in the state of Maharashtra, India – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
August 22, 2024
Travel Medicine
Zika is a disease caused by infection with Zika virus and typically occurs in tropical and…
Read More
Global Polio – Level 2 – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
August 20, 2024
Travel Medicine
Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly disease that affects the nervous system. Good hand…
Read More
A Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico – Level 1 – Level 1 – Practice Usual Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health
May 30, 2024
Travel Medicine
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