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An infectious disease specialist is the doctor that deals with infectious diseases in all types of organs. These medical conditions require selective use of antibiotics. This type of physician diagnoses and treats conditions such as AIDS and individuals with fevers which are unexplained. Infectious disease doctors may also have expertise in conditions which are associated with travel as well as preventive medicine. The specialist also provides long-term, care at a hospital and in the office, managing complex and other common illnesses found in adults, adolescents, and elderly. An infectious disease specialist is also trained in treatment and diagnosis of infections and diseases which affect the heart, kidney, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in essentials of primary care internal medicine incorporating the knowledge of wellness, disease prevention, and substance abuse among others. This type of specialist requires 3 years in internal medicine, and training in order to be certified in infectious diseases. The average salary of this kind of position is approximately $150,000 annually for entry level positions.
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