Infectious Disease Society of America

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According to the website of the Infectious Disease Society of America:

"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."

Practice guidelines

One function of the IDSA is publishing clinical practice guidelines relevant to infectious diseases. The IDSA guidelines are online at http://www.idsociety.org/Content.aspx?id=9088. The IDSA does not describe their methodology. Their clinical practice guideline about skin and soft-tissue infections is an example.[1] The synopsis of this guideline by the National Guideline Clearinghouse suggests that this guideline is not based on a systematic review of relevent medical evidence.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, et al (November 2005). "Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections". Clin. Infect. Dis. 41 (10): 1373–406. DOI:10.1086/497143. PMID 16231249. Research Blogging.
  2. ↑ Anonymous (2005). Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections.. National Guidelines Clearinghouse.

External links

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