46 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine near Lafayette, LA 70506
Learn more about Infectious Disease Medicine Specialists and how to choose the right one for you
Infectious disease medicine is a subspecialty of internal medicine. Infectious disease medicine doctors specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. They also have extensive knowledge in immunology, epidemiology, and infection control. Infectious disease specialists focus on the health needs of adults who require expert diagnosis or treatment of a specific infectious disease.
An infectious disease doctor typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history including results from previous blood tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests
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Performs a physical exam
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Orders and interprets laboratory studies and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats infectious diseases including post-surgical infections, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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Teachers patients and caregivers about infectious disease prevention
Infectious disease doctors may also be known as infectious disease specialists. These specialists also conduct research at medical centers and universities around the world.
There are 46 specialists practicing Infectious Disease Medicine in Lafayette, LA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 45 hospitals near Lafayette, LA with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.