what do infectious disease clinics do
Infectious Diseases. Overview. More than 40 physicians at Mayo Clinic specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The infectious disease practices at each Mayo location are designed to meet the needs of patients in the hospital and in the outpatient setting.
Usually, infectious disease specialists can treat a patient right in their offices. Many infectious diseases can be combated with oral antibiotics. Specialists may also have access to IV antibiotic therapy that allows antibiotics to be injected directly into a patient's veins.