Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2080P0208X
Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Are infectious diseases that affect children. Doctors in the specialty area of medicine diagnose, manage and prevent infectious diseases through clinical care, education, research and advocacy. These infectious diseases can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites.
Taxonomy Code: 2080P0208X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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.
Pediatrics: Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that handles the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. A doctor specializing in this area of medicine is referred to as a Pediatrician. Most of the larger cities have a Pediatric Hospital.