Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Brett MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
Unm Hospital Infectious Diseases 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Meghan Brett is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Brett specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Meghan Elizabeth Brett MD's Practice location
Albuquerque, NM 87131Get Direction
Dr. Meghan Elizabeth Brett MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Is Lyme Disease Preventable?
Preventive clothingForests and woodland areas present various dangers, including the possibility of getting bitten by a tick, which can lead to Lyme disease. Thankfully there is a solution to that potential problem, as you can wear appropriate clothing while outside to prevent tick bites.Make sure...
- HIV: Will My Child Get It If I’m Pregnant?
The initials 'HIV' stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. As the name suggest, it is a viral attack that completely weakens the defense systems of a human being leaving them open to invasion from bacteria and other disease causing micro-organisms.Once infected, the virus finds its way into the...
- I had COVID-19, now what?
In a previous article I have written, I have explained certain measures to take when you get positive COVID-19 results. I understand that getting the news of a COVID-19 diagnosis can cause feelings of sadness. Upon talking with patients, I have heard about their sentiments. How they worry, how...
- What Are the Symptoms of AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is a disease that develops in the advanced stages of infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Infection by HIV weakens the immune system of the person by destroying the CD4 cells, the primary infection fighters of the body. A person is said to...
- How Joining a Clinical Trial Will Help
The words compassion, unity, and charity are some of the words that are widely used since the pandemic of COVID-19 started this year. Donation drives have been initiated by groups and individuals. Companies have given cash donations or food and other basic necessities. Millions of dollars were...
- What Should I Do If My Baby Has Mumps?
What is mumps?Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection. The virus invades the parotid glands of the individual causing pain and inflammation of these glands. It is characterized by a “hamster-like” swelling of the patient’s face. The initial symptoms may take up to two weeks to manifest....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary Overturf MD Albuquerque New Mexico 87140
- Dr. Savitri Aguiar MD2211 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM 87106
- Dr. Scott V Norville MD2211 LOMAS BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106
- Dr. Yasuhiro Nakatani MD1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE NM 87131
- Dr. Susan Kellie MD, MPH163 CAMINO ALTO CORRALES NM 87048
- Dr. Ralph Bryan MDUnm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr Albuquerque NM 87131