Yori Roque
Yori Roque is the Director of Epidemiology in the Dominican Republic, recognized for her expertise in infectious diseases. Recently, she highlighted a concerning increase in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, specifically noting the rise in cases of Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, and Acinetobacter. Her insights during the recent public health conference emphasized the public health risks associated with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics and the need for responsible medication practices.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Yori Roque, president of the Dominican Society of Infectology, explains the reasons why the risk of contagion from microorganisms increases as temperatures drop.
El “friíto” actual puede provocar un mayor contagio de gripe
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-03
Yori Roque, president of the Dominican Society of Infectology, warned about the use of reusable water bottles without proper hygiene.
Cuidado con las botellas de agua reutilizables sin la higiene adecuadaDominican Republic· 2025-11-30
Yori Roque highlighted the increase in cases of bacterial resistance in the weekly bulletin.
Salud llama de urgencia a vacunarse contra la influenza y advierte por mal uso de antibióticosDominican Republic· 2025-11-21