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INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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Infectious Disease

Meningitis. Tuberculosis. Pneumonia. HIV. Our board certified infectious disease physicians specialize in diagnosing and managing these illnesses and others caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. We understand how infections spread, how to stimulate the body to naturally create its own defenses and how to use the latest treatments and medications to fight the disease.

Our physicians are qualified to treat inpatient and outpatient infections, and we are the only facility in the area offering a travel clinic for immunizations and treatment. We also partner with Carle Foundation Hospital to provide comprehensive services at the Wound Healing Center.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Treatment for:
    • Blood stream infections
    • Bone and joint infections
    • Central nervous system infections
    • Endocarditis
    • Fever of unknown origin
    • Fungal infections
    • HIV infection and AIDS
    • Infections associated with medical devices and procedures
    • Infections associated with organ transplantation
    • Infections related to compromised immunity (prevention and treatment)
    • Meningitis
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Parasitic diseases
    • Pneumonia
    • Postsurgical infections
    • Sepsis
    • Sexually transmitted diseases
    • Travel-associated diseases (prevention and treatment)
    • Tuberculosis
    • Viral infections

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