The Infectious Diseases Department provides inpatient and outpatient evaluations
of children with any type of suspected or proven infectious disease. Consultation
is provided on diagnostic evaluation, treatment alternatives and advice
for prophylaxis.
Inpatient consultation is provided to patients in general pediatrics, surgical,
intensive care and oncology services.
Outpatient clinics
Depending on the case, most treatment is coordinated with the primary care provider.
A variety of infectious disease categories are seen, including:
General Infectious Diseases: Evaluation of patients with chronic or recurrent infections, advice on
antibiotic treatment, fever of unknown origin, tuberculosis, exposure
to infectious diseases, especially vaccines, etc.
HIV: Comprehensive evaluation and management of children and their families
affected by human immunodeficiency virus.
International Travel: Children’s Hospital is a certified center, providing advice on
preventive measures, medications and vaccinations to minimize the risk
of acquiring an infectious disease during international travel.
Internationally Adopted Children: Advice is provided to parents traveling abroad for adoption, including
review of the child’s medical documents. Comprehensive evaluation
of the adopted child is provided upon arrival to the US. Emphasis is given
to evaluation of potential infections acquired before adoption, need for
immunizations and assessment of developmental milestones including speech,
hearing and vision screenings. A comprehensive plan is then coordinated
with the primary care provider.
Viral Hepatitis: In collaboration with the pediatric gastroenterology team, children with
chronic hepatitis B and C are seen and evaluated, comprehensive care is
provided, and treatment is initiated and monitored for those children
for whom it is indicated.
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