Massachusetts Medical Society: Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites which can be spread from person to person through contact with bodily fluids, by aerosols (through coughing and sneezing), or via a vector. The MMS provides the following infectious disease information and resources for physicians and patients.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

NEJM

U.S. Government


Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Resources

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

HFNC clinical pathways:

RSV Infant Immunization Roundtable: Nirsevimab and Maternal Vaccine (recorded Dec. 21, 2023) Hosted by:

  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians
  • Massachusetts Medical Society

NEJM


Mpox Resources

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

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