What is an Infectious Diseases department?

Infectious diseases can be serious or even life-threatening, so the role of Infectious Diseases specialists is vital in protecting both your, and the wider community’s health from contagious illnesses. 

Our Infectious Diseases specialists carefully and accurately diagnose these infections to determine the most effective treatment for you, and containment to prevent spread to others. These diseases can range from more common community-acquired infections such as seasonal flu, to more serious infections like pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, antibiotic-resistant infections, and emerging/re-emerging infections.