Infectious Disease

The department of infectious disease offers a diagnostic and treatment program for children and adolescents with acute or chronic infectionious diseases. In addition to direct patient care evaluation, our department also cares for various aspects of pediatric AIDS, antimicrobial therapy, immunization use, hospital infection control and the care of children with evidence of immunologic dysfunction.

Conditions We Treat

Any acute infection
Recurring infections
Chronic infections
Unexplained febrile illnesses
Immunodeficiency disorders – suspected and proven
HIV and related infections
Exposure to HIV infection (perinatal or other)
Kawasaki disease
Unexplained skin rashes
Hospital-associated infections
Opportunistic infections

Services We Offer

Ambulatory evaluation and treatment of physician-referred patients
Hospital evaluation and treatment of patients who are admitted from the emergency department or are physician-referred
Hospital consultation on any patient with a potential infection or immunodeficiency disorder
Evaluation of the internationally adopted child and the pediatric traveler
Medical care of HIV-infected children
Psychosocial services for HIV-affected families
HIV screening (pre-test and post-test counseling)
Support groups
Outreach education
Infection control support

Meet Our Team

Medical Director: Sherman Alter, MD
Thomas G. Murphey, MD, MPH
Navjyot Vidwan, MD
Hila Collins, CPNP

Clinics

Monday and Wednesday afternoon
Tuesday morning

Appointments

Appointments are made by referral only from a physician.

937-641-3329

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