Pediatric infectious disease is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. These diseases are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and they can affect various systems of the body including respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and integumentary systems.
At Little Miracle Children Hospital, our Pediatric Infectious Disease department offers expertise in managing a wide range of infectious conditions, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections.
Our team of specialists is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with infectious diseases, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques and evidence-based treatments to ensure optimal outcomes.
We also place a strong emphasis on preventive measures, including vaccination and infection control practices, to protect children from acquiring and spreading infectious illnesses.
Our goal is to provide compassionate care and support for children and families affected by infectious diseases, promoting their health and well-being through every stage of treatment and recovery.
Fever Clinic
Prolonged fever, PUO (pyrexia of unknown origin)
Recurrent fever
Patient falling sick frequently
Patients with cancer, weak immune systems, or taking immune-modifying drugs are at risk of infections.
Before a transplant, we check if patients and family members need immunization/vaccines and talk about pets.
Infections related to solid organ & stem cell transplant
Recurrent Infections: We address frequent ear, throat, skin (MRSA), and lung infections.
Persistent Symptoms: We manage ongoing cough, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Immune Disorders Concern: We investigate recurrent infections and poor growth, indicating potential immune disorders.
Bone and Joint Complications: We treat complex bone and joint infections like septic arthritis and osteomyelitis.
Infectious Diseases: We handle concerns such as tuberculosis (MDR, XDR), HIV, Dengue, Malaria (cerebral), Flu, and Chikungunya.
Organ-Specific Infections: We manage infections affecting lungs, heart (endocarditis, pericarditis), GI, kidneys (complicated/recurrent UTI, renal abscess), and brain (meningoencephalitis including HSV).
Post-Exposure Care: We provide care following animal bites, HIV exposure, Hepatitis B exposure, etc.
Newborn Infections: We diagnose and manage newborn infections such as meningitis, CMV (congenital/acquired), HSV, etc.
Drug-Resistant Organisms: We address complicated infections caused by multiple drug-resistant organisms including ESBL, NDM, MRSA, etc.
Vaccinations and preventive care counseling as well as documentation for people travelling outside India for vacation or higher studies.
Critical Care Unit Infections: We address complicated and drug-resistant organism infections in PICU and NICU settings.
General Pediatric Infections: We manage similar infections in general pediatric wards.
Kawasaki Disease: We handle recurrent or challenging cases of Kawasaki Disease.
Surgical Branch Infections: We treat infections in various surgical branches including General Surgery and Orthopedics (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis).
Specialized Surgeries: We manage infections related to Urology, Neurosurgery (VP shunt infections), ENT (AOM, chronic sinusitis, mastoiditis, MOTT infections), and Ophthalmology (orbital cellulitis, endophthalmitis), including post-operative infections.
Immunocompromised Host Infections: We address opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts, including patients in hematology-oncology and transplant units.
Newborn Infections: We diagnose and manage infections in newborns, including bacterial, CMV, Toxoplasma, Rubella, HSV, etc.
Secondary HLH: We handle infections leading to secondary hemophagocytic lymphocytosis (HLH).
Advanced technology & state-of-the-art infrastructure
Expert & Experienced Pediatric Team
Seamless support from diagnosis to post treatment care