National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (U.S.)

**Definition:** Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. It was established in 1948.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.600.650.496.400 - N03.540.052.750.400 - N03.540.348.500.500.600.650.496.400

**Synonyms:** - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - NIAID