r/infectiousdisease is a subreddit with 7k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses infection, antibiotics, cyclospora, treatment, and metronidazole.
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Popular Themes in r/infectiousdisease
#1
Advice Requests
: "I think I gave Cyclosporiasis and no insurance"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Confirmed Disseminated/Systemic Donovanosis (Granuloma Inguinale) — Atypical/Systemic Presentation, Multi-Drug Resistant, Aminoglycoside-Limited — Seeking Expert Contact"
5 posts
#3
News
: "CDC Investigating Growing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Across America"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/infectiousdisease
#1
Infection
: "Recurrent iliacus abscess with sacroiliac septic arthritis & osteomyelitis - how is resolution typically confirmed before stopping IV antibiotics?"
6 posts
#2
Antibiotics
: "Recurrent iliacus abscess with sacroiliac septic arthritis & osteomyelitis - how is resolution typically confirmed before stopping IV Antibiotics?"
5 posts
#3
Cyclospora
: "Cyclospora?"
5 posts
#4
Treatment
: "Mgen Treatment in Germany - both doxy/azi and moxi failed, what next?"
4 posts
#5
Metronidazole
: "How would someone cure themselves of trichomonas if they’re resistant to Metronidazole and tinidazole?"
2 posts
#6
Resistance
: "Metronidazole Resistance"
2 posts
#7
Rabies
: "4th Rabies PEP concern"
2 posts
#8
Worried
: "Should I be Worried?"
2 posts
#9
Ticks
: "Ticks are going to become a pandemic"
2 posts
#10
Influenza
1 post
Flair Used in r/infectiousdisease
#1
selfq
: "I have Cyclospora, I'm allergic to Bactrim, I've lost 25 lbs. Has anyone been through this?"
33 posts
#2
Media
: "Lawsuit reveals bitter, 14-year rivalry between infectious disease specialists"
5 posts
#3
Video
: "Colonoscopy Riddle: What’s Hiding in the Cecum?"
3 posts
#4
MSTagg
: "Adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces the duration of sporotrichosis treatment"
1 post
#5
Medical
: "Bundibugyo Virus Disease: Diagnostics and Medical Countermeasures for a Neglected Ebolavirus"
1 post
#6
Other
: "High Fever. No other symptoms."
1 post
#7
Discussion
: "Idiopathic Condylar Resorbtion (ICR) Discussion"
1 post
Member Growth in r/infectiousdisease
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+1k members(23.4%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026