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Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases (ID) refer to the diseases spread by infectious agents like Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites. They are also known as Communicable Diseases, as they are transmitted from the reservoir / source of infection to the susceptible host. Health1 Super Speciality Hospitals has qualified and highly experienced experts in its Infectious Disease Department.
Scope Of Services for In-Patients and Out-Patients :
- HIV and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) : Evaluation of newly diagnosed HIV patients, Opportunistic Infections management, Antiretroviral Therapy, First line ART Failure management, Second and Third line ART formation and management of patients with high treatment exposure, Prevention of HIV from mother to child, Pre Exposure prophylaxis in high-risk groups, Post-exposure prophylaxis, ART drug toxicity management, Counseling of HIV, HIV 2 infection
- Pulmonary and Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis : MDR (Multi-drug resistant) and XDR (Extensively drug-resistant) TB, Recurrent TB Lymphadenitis, Tuberculous spondylodiscitis, TB chronic osteomyelitis, Management of TB IRIS, ATT induced Hepatitis, INH and Rifampicin Monoresistance
- Community Acquired Infections : Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infections, Brain infections, etc..
- Acute Febrile Illness : Malaria, Dengue, Typhoid fever, Chikungunya, Scrub typhus, Leptospirosis, Spotted fever, etc..
- Opportunistic Fungal Infections : Candidiasis, Aspergillosis, and Mucormycosis in immuno-compromized patients
- Infections in Organ Transplant Recipients and Hematology : Febrile Neutropenia, Non-resolving fever in transplant patients, Antifungal and Antiviral Prophylaxis, Complex Invasive Fungal Diseases (IFD) like Aspergillus/ Mucor/ Fusarium/ Scedosporium/ Candidemia, Cytomegalovirus infections, Critically ill transplant patients, Nosocomial infections in transplant patients
- Unknown Origin Pyrexia : Etiology for Infections likes TB/ Leishmaniasis/ Histoplasmosis/ Melioidosis, etc. (Infectious and non- infectious), Connective Tissue Disorders and Occult Malignancy Diagnosis, Syndromic approach to individual cases based on evidence, Community acquired PUO / Nosocomial/ HIV
- Parasitic Diseases and Tropical Medicine : Neurocysticercosis, Spotted Fever, Hydatid disease – Pulmonary/ Hepatic, Uncommon Parasitic Diseases like Fasciola Hepatica, Capillaria Philippinensis, etc..
- Adult Vaccination : Seasonal, Travel related, Optional, Mandatory, Accidental like Rabies or Tetanus.
- Travel Medicine : Counselling for travellers on prevention of Infectious Diseases, Immunisation related to travel, Evaluation of returning travellers, Antimicrobial prophylaxis for travellers
- Sexually Transmitted infections : Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, HPV, Chlamydia, Genital herpes, Pubic lice, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis
- Tropical dermatology/Leprosy
- Hospital Acquired Infections
- Medical ICU Infections : Antibiotic consultancy, Community-acquired syndromes : Pneumonia/ UTI/ Meningitis, Undifferentiated Febrile illnesses with Encephalitic Syndromes, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, CRBSI: Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections, Catheter-associated UTIs, Fever in the ICUs, Drug fever, etc..
- Surgical ICU / Post Surgical Infections : Complex abscesses: Liver/ Splenic/ Pelvic/ Intra-abdominal, Non resolving febrile issues in the SICU like nosocomial infections and un-drained collections, Surgical wound infections, Gas Gangrene and Necrotising Fascitis, Post Laparoscopic Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections, etc..
- Neuro ICU / Post Neurosurgery Infections : Brain abscesses : Pyogenic/ Nocardia/ Fungal/ Actinomycotic/ TB, CNS shunt infections, Post neurosurgery Meningitis, Post-traumatic Meningitis, Intraventricular Hydatid, etc..
- Cardiac ICU / Post Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Infections : Infective Endocarditis, Pacemaker lead Endocarditis, Prosthetic valve Endocarditis, Post CABG wound infection and Mediastinitis, Sternal wound osteomyelitis – bacterial/ fungal, Rib Osteomyelitis, Postoperative infections, etc..
- Orthopedic Infections: Chronic Osteomyelitis, Acute Osteomyelitis, Infective Spondylodiscitis : TB/ MRSA/ MSSA/ Salmonella Typhi / Gram-negative bacteria/ Fungal/ Nocardia, Paravertebral and Psoas abscesses, Prosthetic joint infections, Post-implant spinal infections, Septic arthritis, Multifocal osteomyelitis, etc..
- Infections in ENT and Ophthalmology : Pyogenic Non-resolving Sinusitis, Invasive fungal sinusitis (Aspergillus/ Mucor/ Fusarium), Skull base Osteomyelitis, Malignant Otitis Externa, Deep neck space infections, Orbital Cellulitis, Ocular TB / Fungal Keratitis, etc..
- Management of Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria : ESBL (Extended spectrum beta-lactamases) and NDM-1 (New Delhi metallo-ß-lactamase-1), Carbapenemase producing Gram Negative bacteria, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), VRSA (vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), VRE (vancomycin-resistant enterococcus), etc..
Our Healthcare Experts
Specialist Doctor
Qualifications :
M.D. Internal medicine, FNB Infectious Diseases, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases, FNBID, Observership Infectious Diseases
Specialization :
TB, COVID, Old Fever, Bacterial Infection, MDR TB, Bone Infection(TKR), ICU Infection, Postoperative Infection, AIDS - HIV, Viral Infection, Antibiotic Consultation, Post Kidney Transplant Infection, Swine Flu, Kidney Infection, Pyrexia Of Unknown Origin, Infection in Organ Transplant
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What all should I carry for my first appointment?
At BigMedix Clinic, we provide a full range of dental services, including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, emergency care, and specialized procedures like root canals.
How is the emergency department staffed?
At BigMedix Clinic, we provide a full range of dental services, including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, emergency care, and specialized procedures like root canals.
What if my patient does not have a matched sibling?
At BigMedix Clinic, we provide a full range of dental services, including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, emergency care, and specialized procedures like root canals.
OPD Timing
Monday – Saturday :
10AM – 7PM
