Description: Infectiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Indications:

• Bacterial infections (e.g. tuberculosis)
• Viral infections (e.g. HIV/AIDS, hepatitis)
• Fungal infections (e.g. candidiasis)
• Parasitic infections (e.g. malaria)

Procedure:

• Diagnosis: blood tests, cultures, molecular tests, imaging.
• Therapy: antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antifungals, antiparasitic agents.

Advantages:

• Effective treatment of infections
• Prevention of complications
• Improving health and quality of life