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. Depending on the case, most treatment is coordinated
with the primary care provider.
Some conditions commonly treated:
General infectious diseases: Chronic or recurrent infections, antibiotic-resistant infections, fever
of unknown origin, tuberculosis, infectious diseases exposures;
HIV: evaluation and management includes children and their families;
Viral hepatitis: acute and chronic hepatitis B and C for pediatric patients;
Other services available:
Travel Clinic: consultation for children and young adults traveling internationally
needing prevention (vaccine, medications) or evaluation for potential
travel-related illnesses;
Clinic for Internationally Adopted Children: Advice is provided to parents traveling abroad for adoption, including
the review of the child’s medical documents. Comprehensive evaluation
of the adopted child is provided upon arrival to the United States. Emphasis
is given to evaluation of potential infections acquired before adoption
and need for immunizations. A comprehensive plan is then coordinated with
the primary care provider.
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