Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

Infectious diseases refer to illnesses that occur when a disease-causing microorganism enters and establishes itself in the body. As the name suggests, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology encompass all types of febrile and contagious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. Infectious Diseases are defined as a group of diseases that are still prevalent and can lead to fatalities, despite rapid advances in medical technology worldwide. Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialists bridge the gap between microbiology laboratory results and disease interpretation, ensuring the best service for the patient.

 

Hospital Infections: The Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Unit also works to control and monitor hospital infections, and conducts the necessary work to minimize these infections. Education on this topic is provided to patients, their families, and relevant personnel. Infection control efforts also include the conscious, appropriate, and effective use of antibiotics.

 

Staff Health: Providing information and vaccinations to hospital staff about standard precautions and protection against infectious diseases. Clinic Services: Providing early diagnosis and treatment services for patients. Administering vaccines to prevent vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, especially Hepatitis B, and educating patients and their families more extensively about infectious diseases, and ensuring the reporting of infectious diseases. In our clinic, we also offer consultation services for travel health, vaccination against infectious diseases, and other protective methods.

 

Clinical Services: Infectious diseases encompass a wide range of diseases, from influenza to meningitis, urinary tract infections to hepatitis, diarrhea, food poisoning, and parasitic diseases. Additionally, the unit of infectious diseases is responsible for distinguishing and evaluating non-infectious diseases that present with high fever, followed by the referral of patients to the relevant departments. Our main areas of interest include:

• Gastrointestinal System Infections
• Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Musculoskeletal System Infections
• Central Nervous System Infections
• Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular System Infections
• Cardiovascular System Infections
• Rash-Associated Infections
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Hospital Infections
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
• Acute and Chronic Hepatitides (Jaundice)
• Antibiotics and Correct Antibiotic Use
• Fever and Fever of Unknown Origin
• Immunization-Vaccination
• Travel Health and Consultation