Infectious Diseases-Overview

UAB is dedicated to the prevention and management of infectious disease. UAB Infectious Disease specialists are experts at recognizing and treating infections in organ transplant, cancer, orthopaedic, and neurosurgical patients, as well as providing comprehensive and compassionate care for people living with HIV infection. UAB is also widely recognized as a leader in international health and offers preventative treatments for overseas travelers.

Conditions Treated
Some conditions that may be treated by UAB Infectious Disease physicians include:

• Bone and Joint Infections
• Central Nervous System Infectious Disorders
• Chronic Fever 
• Chronic Skin Infections
• Diarrhea
• Endocarditis
• Fungal Infections 
• HIV/AIDS
• Lung Infections 
• Lyme Disease
• Tuberculosis 
• Urinary Tract Infections

Services Provided
Some services provided by UAB Infectious Disease physicians include:

• CDC/WHO-Recommended Immunizations
• Complete Care for HIV patients
• Malaria Chemoprophylaxis 
• Medication for Self-Treatment While Traveling
• Parasitology Laboratory Onsite
• Pre- and Post-Travel Physician Consultation 
• 24 Hour/Day On-Call Service for Travelers