Infectious disease care

Harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites can cause serious illnesses. At Penn Medicine, our infectious disease specialists provide compassionate care focused on prevention, diagnosis, and effective treatment for a range of diseases.

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Expert care for all types of infectious diseases

Our infectious disease providers are highly specialized in illnesses that can spread through germs, from staph infections to viral hepatitis. We work with you on strategies to prevent infectious diseases whenever possible and provide diagnostic tests and advanced treatments when infections do occur. Your care is always handled with compassion and is tailored to meet your specific needs.

Specialties and treatments

HIV care
Our affirming, trusted HIV care includes the most advanced prevention medications and HIV treatments.
Mycobacterial Infection Clinic
We specialize in diagnosing and treating complex lung and mycobacterial infections.
Infectious Diseases Transplant Clinic
We provide effective infection prevention and care before and after transplant.
Skin and soft tissue infection care
Penn Medicine specialists provide expert care for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) like MRSA.
Viral hepatitis care
Our skilled infectious disease specialists blend expertise and compassion when treating viral hepatitis.
Sexual health and STI prevention
We specialize in sexual health services, including STI testing, treatment, and prevention.

Conditions we treat

Advancing infectious disease health through research

In addition to exceptional clinical care, we drive progress in infectious disease control and treatment through clinical trials and other research. Penn investigators are part of a wide array of innovative research programs that advance knowledge and foster a culture of excellence in the treatment of infectious diseases. We have made considerable strides in HIV research by mapping out immune cells to yield the world’s first comprehensive B-cell clone atlas, which is helping propel the study of future therapies. As one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, we drive innovation in infectious disease medicine and communicable diseases.

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Travel medicine services

We connect you with travel medicine and tropical disease specialists who can provide needed vaccines and review prevention strategies specific to your destination. If you return with an illness, our treatments can get you back to feeling better. 

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Our doctors

Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

Schedule an appointment

We can help you schedule an appointment or you can search our directory of specialists.