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Infectious diseases (ID), also known as infectiology, is a medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of infections. An infectious diseases specialist's practice consists of managing nosocomial (healthcare-acquired) infections or community-acquired infections.
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Jun 27, 2023 · Christopher Sellers, MD, MPH (UNC ID Fellowship: 2012-2014) is Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Training Program, and Medical Director for the Wake County Human Services HIV and STI Clinics. “The need for infectious disease physicians has never been greater and the excitement and variety in the practice has never been higher.
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Mar 29, 2024 · Many infectious disease problems are often related to other medical conditions. Our infectious disease specialists work closely with doctors in many specialty areas to make sure you get exactly the care you need.
Jan 5, 2023 · Dr. Fauci served as NIAID Director from 1984 to 2022. He oversaw an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis, and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola, Zika and COVID-19.
The principles and practice of Infectious Disease Medicine are a late-coming sub-specialty of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics. Traditionally, medical and surgical sub-specialties have been defined by anatomy and pathology in the classification of disease.