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Infectious Diseases

For consultation, appointments, and assistance: (800) 525-TOTS.

Description of Service:

Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.

• Evaluation and management of infants, children and adolescents with unusual or severe infections.
• Management of infections in immunocompromised infants, children and adolescents.
• Diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. Management of children on home IV antibiotics.
• Diagnosis and management of HIV infection in infants, children and adolescents.
• Immunization advice for infants, children and adolescents traveling abroad.

Prevention is the key to fighting many infectious diseases. Part of preventing the spread of an infectious disease includes:

• proper hand washing techniques
• following the nationally recommended immunization schedule for children and adults
• taking medications correctly

Even with proper prevention, sometimes a disease is unavoidable. Some reasons may include the following:

• evolution of drug-resistant strains of a disease
• changes in a person's environment
• increased travel
• inappropriate use of prescription drugs
• lack of attention to proper personal hygiene

Contact Information:

Jaime Fergie, MD
Infectious Diseases

Department of Infectious Diseases
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
3533 S. Alameda
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
For consultation, appointments, and assistance: (800) 700-8846.

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