Most health care providers can treat common viruses and illnesses, such as the flu, common cold and strep throat. But infections or viruses that are rare, severe, persistent or unknown may require the expertise of an infectious diseases specialist.
Our infectious diseases specialists are experts in identifying uncommon causes of infections and difficult-to-treat pathogens, high fevers without a diagnosis, or infections that do not respond to conventional antimicrobial treatment.
Infectious diseases can be challenging to diagnose and treat. You may be referred to an infectious diseases provider if you have a sudden or persistent infection. These specialists have extensive clinical and laboratory training to diagnose patients and determine the best treatment plan. They have a comprehensive and constantly evolving understanding of infectious diseases.
Researchers are dedicated to improving care for patients with infectious diseases. Novel laboratory and clinical-based studies inform new treatment strategies by revealing how pathogens affect immune systems.