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Evidence-based guides for 40+ infectious diseases, written for patients, not physicians. Find your condition, understand your labs, and know what to ask your doctor.
What are you dealing with tonight?
Search from 40+ infectious disease guides. Each one written at a 6th-grade reading level, reviewed by specialists.
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Bacterial Infections
14 guidesTB, MRSA, Strep, UTI, Pneumonia and more. Understand antibiotic courses, resistance, and when to worry.
Viral Infections
16 guidesHIV, Hepatitis, COVID-19, Flu, Herpes and more. Know your viral load, treatment timelines, and transmission.
Fungal & Parasitic
10 guidesCandida, Malaria, Toxoplasmosis and more. Often overlooked, always important to understand.
Diagnosis Intake Checklist
Check off what you already know
Your lab results are speaking.
Here's how to listen.
Five concepts. Five minutes. Everything you need to understand the numbers on that printout.
Concept 1 of 5
What is a Viral Load?
Virology BasicsViral load measures the amount of virus in your blood. A high number (e.g., 1,000,000 copies/mL) means the virus is actively replicating. Treatment aims to make this "undetectable" — below 50 copies/mL.
CD4 Count & Immune Strength
Immune MarkersA CD4 count tells you how many infection-fighting T-cells you have. Normal is 500–1,500 cells/mm³. Below 200 means your immune system needs extra support and you may need additional medications.
CRP & Inflammation Markers
InflammationC-Reactive Protein (CRP) rises when there's infection or inflammation. Normal is below 10 mg/L. A value of 50+ mg/L suggests significant infection. Your doctor uses this to track whether treatment is working.
WBC: Your Infection Alarm
Blood CountWhite Blood Cell count is your body's alarm system. Normal: 4,500–11,000 cells/μL. Very high (>20,000) often signals bacterial infection. Very low (<1,000) means your immune system is suppressed.
Sensitivity & Resistance Results
Antibiotic GuidanceWhen bacteria are cultured, labs test which antibiotics can kill them. "Sensitive" means that antibiotic works. "Resistant" means it won't. This is why your doctor may switch medications mid-treatment.
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Print a one-page lab guide summary to share with your doctor.
Every pill. Every day.
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An example TB medication schedule — the most complex antibiotic regimen in common practice. Yours will be customized.
Today's Schedule
Isoniazid (INH)
Once daily, morning
Rifampicin (RIF)
Once daily, fasting
Pyrazinamide (PZA)
Once daily with food
Ethambutol (EMB)
Once daily with food
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Medication Knowledge Check
Do you know your regimen?
Let's close these gaps before your next dose.
Get My Full Care ChecklistYou're not the patient.
But you carry it too.
Guides written specifically for the person managing someone else's infectious disease — because caregivers need clear information just as much as patients.
Managing the Medication Schedule
TB treatment runs 6–9 months. We give you a week-by-week calendar, missed-dose protocol, and what to do when the patient refuses.
Protecting Yourself from Transmission
Which infections are contagious at home? When is isolation needed? We explain airborne vs. contact precautions in plain English.
When They Won't Take Their Medication
Non-adherence is the #1 reason treatment fails. We cover communication strategies, pill organizers, and when to involve the care team.
Warning Signs That Need the ER Tonight
Fever above 103°F, confusion, difficulty breathing, stiff neck — a clear list of when to call 911 vs. wait until morning.
Caregiver Readiness Check
Five questions every caregiver should be able to answer before the patient comes home.
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The Antibiotic Resistance Guide
A free 12-page PDF explaining antibiotic resistance, how it happens, and what it means for your treatment. Written for patients, not pharmacists.
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