# IDSA Practice Guidelines

> IDSA clinical guidelines and interactive tools for healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Infectious Diseases Society of America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idsa-practice-guidelines/id1478886375 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477996603)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 559 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 105 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idsa-practice-guidelines/id1478886375/reviews.md

## What is IDSA Practice Guidelines?

Access the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines app anytime, anywhere! Download the app today and stay up-to-date on IDSA clinical guidelines, interactive tools, and new resources. The app contains features to search through guidelines, bookmark important pages and take notes on key information. Visit the IDSA app for new guidelines that are released throughout the year and new updates to existing guidelines.

Disclaimer:
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) provides this app (“App)” for health care professionals only, and not the general public. The App is provided for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to provide medical or treatment advice and may not be treated as such by the user. As such, this App may not be relied upon for the purposes of medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment. The information on this App is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this App is for general information purposes only.

## Key features

- Access clinical guidelines
- Interactive tools
- Search guidelines
- Bookmark pages
- Take notes

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idsa-practice-guidelines/id1478886375/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Inappropriate Description of Glycopeptide Infusion Reaction

*2024-03-01, version 2.0*

When looking through the antimicrobial tab and checking out Vancomycin, dalbavancin, and Oritavancin I was shocked to find that the infusion related reaction that can occur with these agents was titled “Red Man Syndrome” which is absurdly insensitive and inappropriate to the Native American population. I would strongly advice you all to re-word this adverse reaction.

### 1/5 — This app is…

*2022-09-09, version 1.2*

In the spirit of the guidelines, I’d say due to case reports and anecdotal evidence in that it is easier to google the IDSA website and their guidelines than use this app (which most of the non-IDSA guidelines link out of anyway so you can’t use the app to annotate it), I would recommend AGAINST using this app. (Strong Recommendation, Low-Quality of Evidence)

### 1/5 — Needs Lots Of Work

*2021-12-24, version 1.2*

This app is super trash.

### 3/5 — So much potential....but needs more timely updates

*2020-10-31, version 1.1*

Must include recently updated guidelines to be more useful than a Google search -- at minimum a link to the journal page.
The very first guideline i looked for (NTM)  linked to the archived 2007 version although the new guideline was published more than 4 months ago.
Conversely, the search function is VERY helpful since it retrieves references to a search term in multiple guidelines.

### 2/5 — Needs update on covid-19

*2020-10-29, version 1.1*

No covid-19 update since April. Come on.

### 3/5 — Clunky

*2020-02-10, version 1.0*

App is very clunky and not super user-friendly (similar to ACC app). Good resource though..

## Frequently asked questions about IDSA Practice Guidelines

### What is the IDSA Practice Guidelines app?

The IDSA Practice Guidelines app provides healthcare professionals with access to the Infectious Diseases Society of America's clinical guidelines, interactive tools, and new resources. It allows users to search through guidelines, bookmark important pages, and take notes on key information.

### Who is this app for?

This app is specifically designed for healthcare professionals. The Infectious Diseases Society of America provides this app for their use, and it is not intended for the general public.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with accessing the guidelines and features.

### Can I rely on this app for medical advice?

No, this app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical or treatment advice. It should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment. The information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

### How do I find the latest guidelines?

The app allows you to stay up-to-date with new guidelines that are released throughout the year and new updates to existing guidelines. You can access these directly through the app, which is designed for anytime, anywhere access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2025-04-25

IDSA is a trusted resource for ID problem solvers and our guidance is developed by a panel of experts who perform a systematic review of available evidence and research. We have a new brand identity and have updated our app for streamlined performance and a new design that includes a cleaner interface, improved readability and easier navigation.

### 2.1 — 2024-08-24

- Technical update
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2024-02-07

- New design with new user interface
- Share functionality for guidelines and chapters
- Optional news notifications
- Technical updates
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2020-12-02

- Bug fixes and technical enhancements

### 1.1 — 2020-05-06

-UI Improvements

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