Infectious disease doctors are trained in clinical and laboratory skills to make the right diagnoses and develop the best treatment plans.


Your body harbors a microbiome full of bacteria, pathogens, fungi, and viruses. Normally, they do no harm. But sometimes microorganisms can cause disease.

You can also become infected with pathogens or parasites that come from other people, animals, insects, or contaminated food. Because symptoms and severity often vary, infectious diseases can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Infectious disease doctors are experts who specialize in identifying and treating a wide range of these diseases.

What Does an Infectious Disease Doctor Do?


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