Infectious disease is the section of medicine dealing with diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses that enter, grow and multiply in the body. 

UPH physicians offer diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria, valley fever, meningitis, tuberculosis, tropical diseases and many other infectious diseases.  UPH infectious disease physicians and faculty at the UA College of Medicine have been providing care to individuals with HIV since 1981.

Special Programs

University of Arizona HIV Program: Provides testing, treatment and medical care to patients with HIV infection.
For appointments or more information call (520) 626-8598.

Valley Fever Clinic: Provides specialized consultation and management for patients with Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).
For appointments or more information call (520) 694-8888 or visit www.vfce.arizona.edu.

General Infectious Disease Clinic: Provides care to patients with a variety of infectious diseases.
For appointments call (520) 694-8888.

Online Resources
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) 
Arizona AIDS Education and Training Center
Infectious Diseases Program
Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF)
Special Immunology Program 
Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN)  
Valley Fever Center of Excellence 

Community Outreach
 
Infectious Disease faculty work closely with the media to educate the community on current infectious diseases.  Additionally, the Special Immunology Program conducts an HIV/AIDS information workshop at junior and senior high schools.  The Arizona AIDS Education and Training Center provides outreach to health care professionals and other community agencies on HIV-related issue throughout the state of Arizona. 

Major Areas of Research

UPH infectious disease faculty conduct research in infection control, HIV patient care and the molecular biology of fungal and parasitic infections. 

University of Arizona Department Website
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