Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases Department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, offers cutting-edge clinical services for diagnosing and treating various infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi. Distinguished as one of the few facilities nationwide with certified Infection Disease Specialists, we adhere to international safety and hygiene protocols, setting a new standard in the effective management of infections. We offer round-the-clock, comprehensive clinical care for all infectious diseases.

Our department has strategically expanded to encompass expertise in all facets of infectious diseases. This includes but is not limited to general infectious diseases, hospital-acquired infections, opportunistic infections in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy, solid organ transplantation, stem cell transplantation, and those with primary immune deficiency syndromes, as well as the management of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Infectious Disease Department at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills exhibited a steadfast commitment to patients, staff, and core values. The Infectious Diseases team played a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and education of patients regarding COVID-19.

We take care of hospital-acquired infections and complicated immunocompromised host infections. The Infectious Diseases Department also helps in all matters related to infection prevention and control.

Our Services

• Outpatient Consultation Service:

Dedicated to patients with community-acquired infections, tropical infectious diseases, HIV, and infections in immunosuppressed patients (including those with HIV, malignancy, or organ transplants).

• Management of Complex Infectious Diseases:

Includes osteomyelitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, meningitis, endocarditis, viral hepatitis, skin and soft tissue infections, parasite and fungi infections, STDs, and more.

• International Travel Medicine:

• Offers pre-travel counselling and immunisation
• Provides post-travel follow-up for individuals who become ill due to their travels
• Adult Vaccination Management
• Hospitalised Patient Care

Assists in the care of hospitalised patients with unusual infections and prevention of infections.

• Healthcare-Associated Infections Management
• Prescription of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis:

Prescribes post-exposure prophylaxis after possible body fluid or bloodborne pathogen exposures.

Conditions We Treat

• Anthrax
• Atypical Mycobacterial Infections
• Cellulitis
• Chikungunya
• Cholera
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Dengue
• Diarrhoea
• Dracunculiasis
• Drug-Resistant Infections
• Endocarditis
• Fever of unknown origin
• Food Poisoning
• Glandular Disease
• Hepatitis C
• HIV/AIDS
• HPV Infection
• Leishmaniasis
• Leptospirosis
• Malaria
• Osteomyelitis
• Plague
• Pneumonia
• Ringworm Infection
• Rubella
• Salmonella Infections
• Salmonellosis
• Scarlet Fever
• Schistosomiasis
• Shigellosis
• Shingles
• Sporotrichosis
• STDs
• Strongyloidiasis
• Syphilis
• Taeniasis
• Tuberculosis
• Urinary Tract Infections

Diagnostic Tests

• PCR Assays
• Serological Tests
• X-ray
• CT Scan
• PET-CT Scan
• MRI Scan
• Blood Culture
• Urine Culture
• Sputum Culture
• CSF Culture
• HIV Testing
• CD4 Count
• HIV Viral Load
• CMV Viral Load
• Malaria Antigen
• Dengue NS1 Antigen

Treatment Plans

At Apollo Hospitals Infectious Disease Department, we offer a comprehensive range of treatment options tailored to each patient’s specific condition and needs. Our approach combines cutting-edge medical interventions with personalised care to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Antimicrobial Therapy

• Antibiotics: Prescribed for bacterial infections, with careful selection based on sensitivity testing to combat antibiotic resistance.
• Antiviral Medications: Used to treat viral infections such as influenza, herpes, and HIV.
• Antifungal Treatments: Administered for fungal infections, both topical and systemic as required.
• Antiparasitic Drugs: Utilised for parasitic infections like malaria and leishmaniasis.

Immunotherapy

• Interferons and Immunoglobulins: Employed to boost the immune system’s response to certain viral and bacterial infections.
• Vaccines: Administered for both prevention and, in some cases, as part of treatment protocols.

Specialised Treatments

• HIV/AIDS Management: Comprehensive antiretroviral therapy and management of opportunistic infections.
• Tuberculosis Treatment: Multi-drug regimens tailored to drug sensitivity, including management of MDR-TB.
• Travel-Related Infections: Specific protocols for tropical and rare infectious diseases.

Infection Control and Prevention

• Contact Precautions: Implementing strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of infections.
• Isolation Procedures: When necessary, to contain highly contagious diseases.
• Environmental Control: Utilising advanced air filtration and sterilisation techniques in treatment areas.