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
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At Atlas Infectious Disease Practice, our mission is clear: to provide exceptional, compassionate care for patients with infectious diseases, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
We achieve this by addressing a broad spectrum of infectious diseases, including but not limited to HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, respiratory infections, and more. Our holistic approach covers both the treatment of existing infections and the prevention of future ones while offering personalized attention and education to empower our patients in managing their conditions.
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Interactive CDC case map Image credits: CDC As of April 2025, the CDC has reported 70 confirmed and probable human cases of H5N1 avian influenza since the outbreak began in 2024 in the United States...
On April 1, 2025, the closure of the CDC’s hepatitis laboratory significantly affected the United States’ ability to manage hepatitis outbreaks and prevent further transmission of viral...
Like the dengue and Zika viruses, Oropouche virus causes a febrile illness. There are recent indications that infections during pregnancy can cause damage to unborn babies. Researchers at Charité...
One of the ongoing treatment challenges for providers is the ability to determine if infections are either bacterial or viral. Their presentation can be similar, and traditional testing can be time...
Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics has introduced a novel single-composite peptide vaccine that offers broad protection against human, avian, and swine influenza strains including pandemic variants...
Cases of IGAS infections in children surged after decreasing early in the COVID-19 pandemic, which investigators attribute, in part, to reduced use of the protective measures imposed in the pandemic...
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Reminds Young People They Are Not Forgotten April 10 marks National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), a time to recognize the unique challenges young...
Within the last couple of weeks, the Trump administration has continued its closure and restructuring of federal agencies and offices related to infectious diseases. The administration dismissed the...
Ross M Boyce, MD, MSc Image credits: UNC A new study out of North Carolina reveals that most patients tested for potentially serious tick-borne diseases like ehrlichiosis and spotted fever...
Image credit: Julien Tromeur, Unsplash In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), investigators reported that the state of Alaska saw reductions in incidence rates of hepatitis C. “The...
This Viewpoint discusses the unprecedented assertion of presidential control over federal spending...
This cross-sectional study examines chronic conditions that are more or less likely to be managed in...
This study uses electronic medical record data to compare 48-week viral load outcomes after starting...
This study assessed hair samples to detect fentanyl exposure among people with or at risk of HIV...
This cohort study compares the bleeding risks among warfarin, rivaroxaban, and apixaban users in a...
This study examines whether hepatitis C virus screening differs among pregnant and nonpregnant...
This Medical News article discusses the impact of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on the...
This Special Communication from the International Antiviral Society–USA provides updated 2024...
Advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) has led to HIV being a manageable and preventable condition...
This secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial assesses the incidence of Jarisch-Herxheimer...
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Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 5 – 11...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 29 March –...
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito...
Sudan virus disease (SVD) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Sudan virus disease (SVD) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread primarily through the bites of...
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through the bite of an infected...
Marburg virus disease (Marburg) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Mpox is a disease caused by infection with Monkeypox virus. Mpox is endemic in forested areas of...
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito...
Sleeping sickness, also called African trypanosomiasis, is caused by a parasite that is transmitted...
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread primarily through the bites of...
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"I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays""I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays"
Sarai 
“Great staff and doctor is very patient and caring.
Michael Adam
“Dr Joseph Etienne was referred to me via friends. He was the most compassionate and understanding physician I've seen in a long time. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in a manner that I was able to understand. Should I ever need an infectious disease doctor again I would definitely go to see him.”
Anonymous
"I highly recommend Dr. J Etienne. He possesses a great bedside manner.
He is calm and professional. He is kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The office staff is nice and professional. Most importantly he is highly qualified and has many credentials. He came highly recommended by friends and family.”
Marie
"I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays""I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays"
Sarai
“Great staff and doctor is very patient and caring.
Michael Adam
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