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Whats a difference between infectious disease specialist and infectious disease doctor?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No difference: Two terms for the same thing.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2023

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