Infectious diseases are those caused by the presence of viruses, bacteria, parasites, or funghi, and typically affect patients when the body’s immune system is unsuccessful in fighting off pathogens/germs. The body’s immune system can be compromised for a number of reasons, but most commonly as a result of illnesses, medications/treatments such as chemotherapy, or when the invading pathogen is too strong for the body’s natural defense systems to overcome. At LMC, our team of infectious disease specialists provide a wide range of services to help diagnose and treat patients afflicted with all types of infections. To learn more about our infectious disease services, please contact us. For information on the COVID-19 pandemic, including best practices for prevention and the services offered by LMC to treat COVID-19, please visit our COVID-19 resource page.