Sep 30, 2025

Bartonella is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria. It is the only genus in the family Bartonellaceae.  Facultative intracellular parasites, Bartonella species can infect healthy people, but are considered especially important as opportunistic pathogens. Bartonella species are transmitted by vectors such as fleas, sand...

Sep 23, 2025

This week we are not featuring a guest, but will be discussing Haemophilus influenzae, or H. influenzae, a kind of bacteria. It can cause bacterial infections ranging from mild (such as bronchitis) to severe (such as septic arthritis). Treatment includes antibiotics but you may also require hospitalization depending on...

Sep 16, 2025

Several preventable diseases are experiencing a resurgence due to declining vaccination rates. These include: 

• Diphtheria: A bacterial infection that can lead to a thick membrane in the throat and respiratory failure. 

• Tuberculosis: A bacterial infection that can affect the lungs and other organs. 

Sep 9, 2025

This Week on PodcastDX: Understanding POTS with Dr. Diana Driscoll

This week we are honored to welcome none other than Dr. Diana Driscoll, a world-renowned authority on the autonomic nervous system. An optometrist and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Dr. Driscoll is internationally recognized for her...