Washington, D.C. (DC) Infectious Disease Medicine Doctors and Physicians
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Infectious Disease Medicine Information
Description
Infectious disease medicine deals with infectious and communicable diseases caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. An infectious disease physician is one who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organs, from the common cold and flu to HIV, respiratory infections, parasitic infections, and some allergies. In some cases, the physician may use preventive medicine; in other cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Washington, D.C. has
107 practicing
infectious disease medicine doctor in Washington.
Washington, D.C. Information
According to 2005 Census estimates, Washington, D.C. has a population of 550,521.
Of this population, 110,240 are under the age of 18
and 66,591 are at or above the age of 65.
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