Curing Infectious Diseases

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/opinion/letters/infectious-diseases.html

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To the Editor:

Re “Infectious-Disease Doctors Wanted,” by Matt McCarthy (Op-Ed, April 11):

As a practicing infectious disease physician for close to 20 years, I can tell you that infectious diseases truly is a fascinating career. Every day I get to battle ferocious tiny hordes of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites to help one patient at a time.

The enemy changes its defensive tactics often, but with help from my microbiology and pharmacy colleagues, we get to use medication to fight back and win.

“Resistance is futile” is my motto.

Ira GurlandWestfield, N.J.