Infectious diseases is a super speciality subject which is a very important branch in the Western World and in India we have very few hand countable Infectious Diseases Consultants. We at Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai have this important Infectious Diseases services available as Super Speciality.

An infectious disease (ID) specialist is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses (such as HIV and hepatitis), fungi and parasites. Known as ‘medical detectives’, ID specialists solve complicated cases by identifying the causes of infection and the most effective treatment. They often work alongside general internists and paediatricians as well as other medical and surgical specialists, lending their expertise to the treatment of infections in major organ systems (e.g. Cardiovascular system, Central Nervous System, Circulatory system, etc.).