The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA's purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases.
The Surgical Infection Society is committed to providing leadership in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infection in surgical patients. The mission of the Society is to educate health care providers and the public about infection in surgical patients and promote research in the understanding, prevention and management of surgical infections.