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Infectious diseases, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, can spread directly or indirectly from person to person. At Carrollton Regional Medical Center, we have a team of physicians certified in infectious diseases and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. These infectious disease doctor specialists are also skilled in outpatient antibiotic infusion and travel medicine.
Prevention and Control
Prevention plays a crucial role in halting the spread of infectious diseases, sometimes even making a life-or-death difference. Simple measures like hand-washing are vital in preventing the spread of infections.
Infectious Diseases Treated
Among the common infectious diseases we treat are:
Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
Fungal infections
Gastrointestinal infections
HIV/AIDS and associated opportunistic infections
Mycobacterial infections, including treatment for tuberculosis disease
Skin and soft tissue infections
Common cold, flu, meningitis
Lyme disease, malaria, tuberculosis, West Nile virus, whooping cough
Bacteremia/sepsis
Bone and joint infections
Central nervous system infections
Infections in immunocompromised patients
Endocarditis and endovascular infections
Infectious Disease Treatment
At Carrollton Regional Medical Center, treatment options vary based on the infection and may include:
Pain relief
Vaccination
Medication, including hepatitis B infection treatment
Specialized Centers for Infectious Disease
Our facility includes an HIV Clinic in Central Texas, offering comprehensive services for managing chronic diseases like HIV. This clinic provides medication management, counseling, and support for various lifestyle transitions.
For those seeking an infectious disease specialist near you, or a pediatric infectious disease doctor nearby, our center offers expert care and guidance.
For appointments, please call (972) 492-1010.
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