Best Infectious Diseases Apps

AZ Infectious Disease Resource

by Arizona Department of Health Services

Free

This app provides Arizona healthcare providers with up-to-date information on infectious diseases. It offers alerts, clinic searches, direct contact options for public health departments, and details on disease statistics and testing recommendations specific to the state.

5 Minute Infectious Diseases

With Practice Guidelines

Free

This medical reference app provides comprehensive information on infectious diseases, symptoms, and treatments. It features a built-in calculator and practice guidelines, with offline access after initial download. An in-app purchase unlocks all content.

Sanford Guide Antimicrobial

Infectious Diseases Treatment

Free

Provides clinicians with concise, evidence-based treatment guidance for infectious diseases. Features interactive tools like spectra charts, drug interaction checkers, and dosing calculators to support rapid decision-making in fast-paced medical settings.

MDCalc Medical Calculator

Clinical Decision Support

Free

This app provides over 900 evidence-based medical calculators, risk scores, and clinical tools for healthcare professionals. It offers offline functionality, expert insights, and CME tracking to support patient care at the bedside. Tools are developed and validated by board-certified physicians.

IDSA Practice Guidelines

by Infectious Diseases Society of America

Free

Access and stay updated with the latest clinical guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. This app offers interactive tools, search functionality, and the ability to bookmark key information and take notes for healthcare professionals.

Micropedia

Medical Microbiology

Free

A practical medical guide to clinical microbiology, offering concise reviews of over 150 pathogens. It details transmission, symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and more, drawing from reputable sources.

UpToDate

by UpToDate, Inc.

Free

This clinical decision support tool provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based guidance to improve patient care. It features AI-powered conversational answers, continuously updated medical content, and tools for drug reference, calculations, and patient education.

ILÚM Inform

by Infectious Disease Connect, Inc.

Free

This clinical decision support tool assists medical professionals with infectious disease management. It offers evidence-based recommendations, facility-specific guidelines, and interactive algorithms for antimicrobial stewardship. The app also provides pathogen and antimicrobial libraries with local data and direct communication channels.

ID Podcasts

by Richard Oehler

Free

Access a vast library of infectious diseases medical podcasts for healthcare professionals. Stream up to 200 hours of content categorized by title, author, or subject, and create personalized favorite lists to share with friends. This resource is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Firstline - Clinical Decisions

by Spectrum Mobile Health Inc.

Free

Provides healthcare professionals with interactive, point-of-care guidance for optimal patient treatment. Access customizable protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control information. Updates are rapid and it functions offline.

Bugs & Drugs 2.0

Antimicrobial Reference

Free

This evidence-based mobile reference provides healthcare practitioners with the latest recommendations for antimicrobial use and infectious disease treatment. It helps optimize patient outcomes and minimize unintended consequences of antimicrobial use, offering guidance on various infections and prevention strategies.

ILÚM Insight

Clinical decision support

Free

This medical app provides clinical decision support for managing infectious diseases. It offers predictive intelligence for antibiotic prescribing, patient tracking, and actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and quality programs.

PHID for Students

by Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases. The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Free

This app serves as a handy manual for infectious diseases, specifically tailored for public health, nursing, and medical students. It offers a public health perspective, filling a gap in bio-medically focused resources and providing locally relevant material.

Diseases & Disorders

Coverage of 240+ Diseases

Free

A comprehensive medical reference covering over 240 diseases and disorders. It provides detailed information on causes, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning, with special sections on global health and health disparities. Includes pharmacologic highlights and evidence-based practice information.