Supporting Careers in Infectious Diseases

Our Mission

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a community of over 11,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.

What's New

Customs and Border Patrol’s Flu Vaccine Policy Breaches Basic Public Health Tenet

The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s decision to withhold vaccinations against seasonal influenza from migrants in border detention facilities is a violation of the most basic principles of public health and human rights.

Journal Supplement Provides Valuable Resource to Support Diversity in the Field of ID

A new collection of articles highlighting the science and complexity of inclusion, diversity, access, and equity is now available online, part of an ongoing commitment to drive improvements within the field of infectious diseases and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

Antibiotics Report Highlights Stewardship, Workforce, Research Needs

A CDC report on antibiotics use in health care U.S. healthcare settings show progress made in promoting appropriate use of infection-fighting drugs, but strengthened and continued efforts needed.

New in the Journals

Inclusion, Diversity, Access and Equity: Enhancing the Future of Infectious DiseasesExternal Link

Perceived Benefits and Challenges of Ebola Preparation Among Hospitals in Developed Countries: a systematic literature reviewExternal Link

Perspectives of United States-based Infectious Diseases Physicians on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Practice External Link

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Ebola in the DRC: One Year Later

IDSA physician members who cared for patients on the ground in the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak provide updates and expert analysis on the ongoing crisis in the DRC in this podcast.

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Science Speaks: Global ID News

New TB drug approval a milestone, all agree — with caveats, some addExternal Link

Amid other challenges, Burundi begins front-line, health worker Ebola vaccinations at borderExternal Link

Improved Ebola survival rates with study treatments raise hopes, challengesExternal Link

When viral suppression didn’t last, lowering barriers to HIV treatment and care made a differenceExternal Link

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Featured Event

IDWeek 2019

October 2 - 6, 2019

Washington, DC

Join us at IDWeek 2019, the combined annual meeting of IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, and PIDS. At IDWeek, you will see familiar colleagues and new faces. IDWeek is a forum for health professionals of varied backgrounds to collaborate, cooperate, and learn from each other’s expertise.

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