Abstract
The infectious diseases remain a serious health concern on the planet, and it was especially widely observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is a fast-growing trend in recent years, and it provides new opportunities in the diagnosis, monitoring, prediction, and treatment of infectious diseases. This article studies the key medical image analysis, epidemiological modelling, outbreak prediction, and individualized treatment as the key applications of AI in combating infectious diseases. The restrictions related to the ethical issues, data quality, and incorporation into clinical practice are given special attention. Thus, AI can become an essential instrument that can facilitate the improvement of the healthcare system and minimize global risks related to infectious diseases.