Solving the world’s toughest medical challenges

Infectious diseases experts help the world address current health threats and safeguard the future of public health.

Who We Are

Infectious diseases professionals are clinicians, scientists and public health experts who research, diagnose and treat diseases that are caused by exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. We are known for our medical detective work, which helps us address current threats and prepare for the future.

How we make an impact

Our Priorities

A Strong, Dynamic Infectious Diseases Workforce

ID professionals are needed now more than ever to tackle the many medical mysteries of our rapidly changing world.
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Addressing Antimicrobrial Resistance

Many common drugs are losing their effectiveness, a circumstance commonly known as antimicrobial resistance.
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National Leadership on ID Clinical Guidelines

We inform medical professionals’ and patients’ decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.
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Our Response to COVID-19

When new infectious diseases like COVID-19 emerge, infectious diseases professionals call on their expertise in scientific observation, research and emerging best practices to prevent infection and encourage safe and effective treatment.

How Do ID Experts Improve Health Care?

Infectious diseases present some of the toughest challenges in health care. ID experts are medical detectives who help physicians, patients and our health care system to solve these problems.