Pediatric Infectious
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist offers a variety of services, including:
Consultation for the diagnosis and management of children with infectious diseases
Laboratory assistance in the diagnosis of infections
Treatment of infectious diseases
Assistance in the selection of antibiotics, antivirals, or other forms of therapy
Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.
Infection Prevention
Prevention is the key to fighting many infectious diseases. Part of preventing the spread of an infectious disease includes:
Proper hand washing techniques
Following the nationally recommended immunization schedule for children and adults
Taking medications correctly
Even with proper prevention, sometimes a disease is unavoidable. Some reasons may include the following:
Evolution of drug-resistant strains of a disease
Changes in a person’s environment
Increased travel
Inappropriate use of prescription drugs
Lack of attention to proper personal hygiene