Judy A. Streit

Judy A. Streit, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She holds key leadership roles including Interim Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Director of the Travel Clinic, and Director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Her work spans clinical care, education, and research in infectious diseases.

Research Interests: Dr. Streit's research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, travel and tropical medicine, hospital infection control, zoonotic infections, and antimicrobial resistance. Her work includes studies on Q fever, leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, Clostridioides difficile, and rare infections such as Fusobacterium myocarditis and fungal-bacterial spinal co-infections. She contributes to improving hand hygiene monitoring and antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare settings.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on clinical case reports, epidemiological studies, and public health interventions in infectious diseases. The articles span tropical medicine, hospital epidemiology, and diagnostic challenges, often combining clinical insight with public health relevance.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: As Director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program, Dr. Streit plays a central role in training and mentoring future infectious disease specialists. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement in multi-center studies and public health initiatives suggests active participation in funded research and collaborative projects.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Streit is affiliated with the Infectious Diseases Division at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, where she leads the Travel Clinic and the Fellowship Program. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in hospital epidemiology, clinical microbiology, and tropical medicine.