International Society for Infectious Diseases

ISID is committed to improving the care of patients with infectious diseases, the training of clinicians and researchers in infectious diseases and microbiology, and the control of infectious diseases around the world. The Society recognizes that infectious diseases cross all national and regional boundaries and that effective long-term solutions require international scientific exchange and cooperation. The Society and its members are dedicated to developing partnerships and to finding solutions to the problem of infectious diseases across the globe.

The goals of ISID are to:

• Increase the knowledge base of infectious diseases through research and enhance the professional development of individuals in this discipline
• Extend and transfer technical expertise in infectious diseases and microbiology
• Create and foster partnerships for the control and cost-effective management of infectious diseases around the world.