Digital Tattoos in Infectious Diseases Management

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract The widespread adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) has improved continuity and efficiency in healthcare; however, the permanence of digital documentation may unknowingly and unintentionally disadvantage patients. Certain infectious disease–related labels, particularly those denoting colonization of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) organisms, status of stigmatized diseases (HIV or sexually transmitted infections), or antibiotic drug allergy, frequently persist long after their clinical relevance has expired. These “Digital Tattoos” silently influence clinical decision-making and impose multifaceted burdens, leading to unnecessary isolation, excessive use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, psychological distress, higher healthcare costs, and reinforcement of stigma. For example, penicillin allergy labels are a notable example: although most reported allergies wane over time, they continue to restrict optimal prescribing. A critical mismatch exists between static (unchanged) EMR records and the dynamic (changeable) nature of clinical conditions. To mitigate the harms of Digital Tattoos, we must urgently move beyond passive documentation toward proactive management of healthcare data, which integrates automated reassessment mechanisms and synchronized de-labeling protocols. Decoupling the permanence of digital records from systemic inequities in patient care hinges on the robust synthesis of digital humility and patient-oriented risk evaluation.
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Authors Hideharu Hagiya
Journal Open forum infectious diseases
Year 2026
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10.1093/ofid/ofag338
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofag338
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