Infectious Disease Medicine (also known as Disease Medicine, Infectious, Medicine, Infectious Disease): A branch of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

NIH MeSH · D055552Disciplines and Occupations

Infectious Disease Medicine

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Definition

A branch of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

MeSH classification

  • H02.403.429.480

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Common questions about Infectious Disease Medicine

What does Infectious Disease Medicine mean in medicine?
A branch of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of INFECTIOUS DISEASES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Infectious Disease Medicine known by any other names?
Yes. Infectious Disease Medicine is also referred to as Disease Medicine, Infectious, Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Specialty, Infectious Disease Specialties in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Infectious Disease Medicine sit in the medical classification?
Infectious Disease Medicine falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.429.480). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Infectious Disease Medicine?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D055552) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗