Infectious Disease 207RI0200X
Infectious Disease: Is an infectious disease that is in their population and is rapidly increasing in people being infected or geographic location. Examples are the Ebola virus and hive/aids. There are specialized health professionals trained to study and research infectious disease.
Taxonomy Code: 207RI0200X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | Infectious Disease
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine is a specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and complete treatment of adult diseases. Internists are doctors specializing in Internal Medicine. These doctors are particularly skilled in managing patients that are dealing with multi-system disease processes.