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Division of Infectious Diseases

The Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) in the Department of Medicine at MCG at Augusta University is involved in a full range of care for patients, engaging in the discovery of new treatments, and finding innovative cures for infectious diseases.

The faculty and staff in the Infectious Diseases division are dedicated to advancing the study and practice of the field of Infectious Diseases by:

  • Providing excellent, comprehensive, patient-centered medical care

  • Preparing the next generation of Infectious Diseases physicians for evidence-based practice in a variety of settings

  • Contributing to the development of medical knowledge via recruitment and participation in cutting-edge research trials

 

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Annabelle Shepherd

706-721-1244

706-721-4517

anshepherd@augusta.edu

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Recent Publications

Elevated Cytokine Levels in Plasma of Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Do Not Contribute to Pulmonary Microvascular Endothelial Permeability
Microbiology Spectrum

Septic arthritis in the end-stage renal disease population
Journal of Investigative Medicine

Varicella Zoster Aseptic Meningitis Presenting as an Atypical Mucocutaneous Eruption Involving All Three Divisions of the Trigeminal Nerve
Cureus

Mathematical modeling of impact of eCD4-Ig molecule in control and management of HIV within a host
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering

Infectious Disease News

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Augusta University researcher awarded Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for disease detection research

Augusta University researcher awarded Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for disease detection research
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Psoriasis does not appear to increase heart attack risk in people with significant kidney disease

Psoriasis does not appear to increase heart attack risk in people with significant kidney disease
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Putting the brakes on a bacterium that is a major cause of GI distress

Putting the brakes on a bacterium that is a major cause of GI distress


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