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June 3, 2026The Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citations

Unmatched: The Quiet Paradox of Infectious Diseases

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HKHarika Kalangi

Key Points

  • The aim is to highlight the often overlooked importance of infectious diseases and their role in healthcare systems.
  • Physician's narrative tracing the evolution of infectious disease responses.
  • Discussion on the complexity and stewardship of the infectious diseases specialty.
  • Illuminates the essential work done by infectious disease specialists to prevent health crises.
  • Cites the ongoing undervaluation of infectious diseases as a vital medical field.

Abstract

A physician’s narrative traces infectious diseases from commanding COVID-19 response to an undervalued, unfilled specialty, revealing medicine’s quiet paradox: essential, unseen work that prevents crises. Despite fading spotlight, ID’s complexity, stewardship, and systems impact make it a deliberate, enduring calling.

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Harika Kalangi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc42cdee9eb8c0dce5bc1https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiag279
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