Infectious diseases specialists typically function consultants to other physicians in cases of complex infections, and sometimes manage patients with HIV/AIDS and other sorts of Immunodeficiency.[1] Although many common infections are treated by physicians without formal expertise in infectious diseases, specialists could also be consulted for cases where an infection is difficult to diagnose or manage. They may also be asked to help determine the cause of a fever of unknown origin.[1][2]
Specialists in infectious diseases can practice both in hospitals (inpatient) and clinics (outpatient). In hospitals, specialists in infectious diseases help make sure the timely diagnosis and treatment of acute infections by recommending the acceptable diagnostic tests to spot the source of the infection and by recommending appropriate management like prescribing antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. For certain sorts of infections, involvement of specialists in infectious diseases may improve patient outcomes.[3] In clinics, specialists in infectious diseases can provide long-term care to patients with chronic infections such as HIV/AIDS.
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