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Why choose UCSF Health for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment?
At UCSF Health, our skilled team of infectious disease specialists uses the latest techniques to identify and treat a variety of infections.
Our specialists have experience with bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections, including rare illnesses not routinely seen at other centers. We also focus on infection control, prevention and education to keep you safe.
Why choose UCSF Health for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment?
At UCSF Health, our skilled team of infectious disease specialists uses the latest techniques to identify and treat a variety of infections.
Our specialists have experience with bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections, including rare illnesses not routinely seen at other centers. We also focus on infection control, prevention and education to keep you safe.
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Research and innovation
UCSF Health helped develop a new test to rapidly identify almost any infectious pathogen. Our research continues to advance the field.Virtual visits
Many of our infectious disease providers offer convenient virtual visits, allowing you to get high-quality care from home.Collaborative team
Our infectious disease experts work closely with doctors in many specialty areas to diagnose infections and provide comprehensive care.Focus on global health
We're partnering with other countries and nonprofit organizations, such as the Gates Foundation, to achieve a malaria-free world within a generation.
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Our infectious disease services
Our specialty areas include:
Opportunistic infections. We work closely with cancer and transplant teams to help prevent and treat infections in people with weakened immune systems due to cancer, organ transplantation or other health conditions.
Bone and joint infections. We are experts in diagnosing and treating serious bone and joint infections, such as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. We also care for people who have infections around metal implants following orthopedic procedures, such as joint replacement surgery.
Lung infections from non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM). These infections are caused by bacteria found in the environment and mainly affect the lungs. Our team includes several experts who work together to diagnose, treat and manage this illness.
Infections affecting the brain and nerves (neuro-infectious diseases). We care for people with infections affecting the brain and nerves, such as meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and brain abscesses.
HIV treatment and prevention. We have one of the longest-standing HIV clinics in the U.S., offering specialized care for women, men of color, older adults and people in underserved areas.
Infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship. Using evidence-based guidelines, our team creates smart plans to lower the risk of infection and reduce the likelihood of bacteria developing resistance to medication (antimicrobial resistance).
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Conditions
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Chronic Osteomyelitis
- Encephalitis
- Myelitis
- Septic Arthritis
Clinical trials
Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infection Oral Antibiotic Therapy TrialOpens in a new window
Each participant will be placed in 1 of 5 DOOR levels based on overall clinical response and treatment-related adverse events (AE). The 5 DOOR levels are as follows: successful clinical response and no treatment-related AE (Level...
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