Infectious diseases are diseases caused by microorganisms. These microorganisms can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Infectious diseases are also termed communicable diseases. Collectively, these diseases kill more people each year in the world than any other single cause. While there are many, many different kinds of infectious diseases, among the most prominent serious infectious …
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Welcome To Our New Website
Welcome to our brand new website! Washington Health Institute is so excited to share our new look and online services with you. In an ongoing effort to provide our patients and community with only the best services, we have created an awesome new website specially designed to work for you and your health needs! We …
WHI Makes History: Involvement in HIV Clinical Trials
WHI Makes History: Involvement in HIV Clinical Trials Washington Health Institute (WHI) made history on May 19, 2021, by infusing the first patient with what could be a functional cure for HIV. Dr. Jose Bordon, WHI CEO and founding chair and a board certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician, infused Patient 1 of Phase …
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Infectious Disease Diagnosis And Management
Sometimes health symptoms clear up on their own, but sometimes they are a sign of a more serious, chronic health condition. If symptoms continue or resolve themselves only to come back, it’s crucial to seek medical attention to obtain a proper diagnosis. Even if a person is diagnosed with a chronic health condition, many new …
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What is PrEP and How Does it Work?
What is PrEP PrEP means pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is medicine administered to prevent people from contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The “pre” means it’s taken before you come into contact with the virus. “Exposure” stands for the actual contact with the virus. It is contrasted to PEP, which is taken as an emergency treatment …
A Primary Care Physician – Your Guide to a Healthy Life
A primary care physician is, in some respects, similar to an investment planner. Just as a person establishes a relationship with a financial planner to monitor their financial health through a lifetime, a primary care physician is someone who can help you monitor and manage some of the most important aspects of your life — …
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