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Glenn W. Wortmann, MD, Section Director of Infectious Diseases, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Glenn W. Wortmann, MD, FIDSA, FACP, is the section director of Infectious Diseases at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and program director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
COVID-19: Serious Action Against a Novel Virus
Taking cues from how other countries are managing COVID-19, government and healthcare leaders have implemented dramatic and necessary steps to…
Six Things to Know About the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
This article was updated on March 30, 2020. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’s been just over two months since Chinese authorities reported the…
Powassan Virus: Avoid Tick Bites to Stay Safe
As you head outside, it’s important to know the facts about Powassan virus and how to protect yourself against this…
Why It’s Crucial to Get Tested for HIV
Have you been tested for HIV? If you haven’t, you are not alone. More than 30 years since the first…
As flu infects D.C., hand-washing in the hospital is a first line of defense
In the district and the U.S. as a whole, the influenza virus is surging, with roughly 200 new cases reported…
2017’s growing tick problem: How to protect yourself
We’re reminded every spring and summer to beware the return of the tick. These tiny, bloodsucking parasites carry a wide…