Infectious Diseases Expert Witnesses

An infectious disease (ID) expert witness may be called upon in the field of diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. As expert witnesses, ID specialists are especially likely to testify about causation, that is, whether earlier diagnosis would have led to a better outcome. Their expertise includes infectious diseases of the sinuses, heart, brain, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, blood, bones, pelvic organs, etc. They also have special training in the proper use and potential adverse effects of antibiotics, as well as hospital infection control. Many ID physicians specialize in treating patients with infections due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS.