Infectious Diseases

The infectious disease providers at UnityPoint Health specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. With training in all areas of infectious disease, including HIV and immunocompromised patient care, antimicrobial use, Immunology (how the body fights infection), and epidemiology (how infections are spread), you can be confident that our experts will help guide you to the most appropriate treatment for your disease so you can get back to feeling your best.

Common Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases include those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Two common types of infectious diseases from viruses include COVID-19 and the flu (influenza).