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.
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
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.
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.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.