by Dr. Jaclynn Moskow Leprosy is a chronic and progressive disease that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nervous system. The disease has been with us for thousands of years. There is evidence of the disease as far back as 4000 BC, in ancient Egypt. [1] In 1873, Norwegian physician…

by Dr. Jaclynn Moskow Waterborne diseases are contracted through exposure to contaminated water including drinking water, water used in food preparation, and swimming water. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Below is a partial list of waterborne disease pathogens, their microbial classification, and their resulting illnesses.

As the festive season approaches, the temptation of treating yourself to a dinner in your favorite eatery could become too much. But before you give in to your cravings, be sure to heed the advice of our co-founding doctor, Dr. …

What is the difference between antigen vs antibody, and what role do they play in creating an effective vaccine? With the recent focus on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine there has been much talk of antigens and antibodies, often interchangeably, and little clarity on what they are — or…

Zoonotic diseases seem to be keeping the world on its toes. What is the disease responsible for the latest outbreak in China and what is its pathogenic potential? Not the next COVID-19 Brucellosis is a category B bioterror disease, as classed by CDC. While it is one of the most important zoonotic diseases worldwide…

Written by GIDEON co-founder, Dr. Steve Berger Medical publishing has been significantly influenced by this year’s events. An unfortunate side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an explosion of professional publications dealing with every possible aspect of the disease. …

It is GIDEON’s mission to provide robust support to clinicians, microbiologists, and educators that interface with the infectious diseases field. As such, consulting with our users when developing the product is paramount to ensuring GIDEON continues to meet their expectations. On 12th August GIDEON closed its last alpha testing round…

Independence Day is a time for celebration, family reunions, good food, good drink and momentarily escaping the everyday. The 4th of July has been one of the biggest national holidays since 1776 and draws millions across the country to gatherings for fairs, fireworks, and fun. The significant difference this year…

Read the full case study here Medical Doctors have a serious enough job to do when caring for people’s health. But when their patients have recently been to other countries this may increase the complexity even more. They must get information on the current state of infectious diseases in the…