The department of Infectious Diseases at Aster CMI hospital deals with the diagnosis, management and prevention of a wide variety of infections. Infectious Diseases (ID) specialists have expertise in infections that involve various organ systems: the sinuses, brain, heart, lung, genito-urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bone and joints.
Although common infections may be managed by internists, inputs from ID specialists may be sought for the following:
- A difficult-to-diagnose infection
- Management of complex infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites
- Travel advice to those who are visiting a foreign location where infection risk is higher
- Patients with HIV/ AIDS
- ID specialists are also involved in infection control, antibiotic stewardship, surveillance and management of healthcare-associated infections.
FAQs
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How do infectious disease physicians decide if surgery is necessary?
Infectious disease physicians collaborate with other specialists and surgeons to decide on surgery. They coordinate with these experts to monitor vital health signals and recognise the severity of the conditions. Then, they decide on a surgical procedure that is effective in treating the patient.
How does an infectious disease physician decide on a treatment plan?
Infectious disease physicians closely analyse the symptoms of the patients to know the core reasons behind their conditions. According to their examinations, they prepare a necessary treatment plan, including necessary medications and vaccines. Our infectious disease physician in Bangalore at Aster CMI offers complete medical support for harmful infections.
Will an infectious disease physician help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes. They provide necessary medications and therapies to overcome side effects and other infections during treatment. They monitor core health signals and then prepare for effective treatment options. Our infectious disease physician provides complete care for side effects and allergies.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to an infectious disease physician?
There are certain health documents which you should carry, most importantly while visiting them for the first time. These include health checkups, blood reports, previous treatment records, and ongoing medications as well. Our infectious disease physician provides complete medical care for every infection.
How should I prepare for my first visit to an infectious disease physician?
You can prepare some questions to discuss with these experts, along with some concerns about your health problems. Moreover, you should take critical health documents to help doctors understand your concerns. Our infectious disease physician in Bangalore at Aster CMI can help you know more about your visit.
What does an infectious disease physician do?
Infectious disease physicians are experts who diagnose and treat various types of infections with suitable medications and therapies. These specialists analyse the symptoms through various tests and medical checkups to prepare for treatment. They generally treat viral infections, bacterial infections, and fungal infections.
What question you should ask an infectious disease physician?
You should ask several questions to an infectious disease physician, such as how much experience they possess, how they diagnose symptoms, what treatment options they offer, what infections they recognise and treat, etc. Our infectious disease physician in Bangalore at Aster CMI can answer all these queries effectively.
What are the most common types of conditions that infectious disease physicians treat?
Infectious disease physicians treat several common conditions, such as viral fever, body pain, throat pain, watery eyes, sinus, flu, tuberculosis (TB), parasitic infections and many more. Our infectious disease physician is well-known for treating these issues with effective measures.
When should I consider seeing an infectious disease physician?
It is recommended to see an infectious disease physician in case of viral infections, bacterial infections, skin rashes, severe cold and headache, swollen or watery eyes, pain or buzzing in ear, and various other problems. Our infectious disease physician can tell us more about these symptoms.
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