Infectious disease specialists treat diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Infections can be simple, such as upper respiratory tract infection, sore throat, or sinusitis or complex, such as pneumonia, diabetic wounds, or HIV infections, which can be life threatening.

Infectious diseases also involve immunizations for travelers and travel related infections. Special interests of infectious disease specialists include Fever of unknown origin, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronic wound infection, and Infections in immuno-compromised patients such as HIV, organ transplant recipients and patients on high dose steroid or chemotherapy.

Travel Medicine