Department of Infectious Diseases
The Department of Infectious Diseases at Gleneagles Hospitals, the best Infectious Diseases Hospital in India, provides advanced treatment, care and management of serious, life-threatening infectious diseases and disorders. Undertaking both in-patient and outpatient consultations, the Department offers excellent treatment and consultation for long-duration fever and other hidden infections. The Department of Infectious Diseases also offers advisory on travel, safety, vaccination and other precautions for patients currently suffering from infections.
We also undertake pre-transplant evaluation and checks for patients expected to undergo an organ transplant. This is to minimize the risk of Post-transplant infections as the patients will be placed on immunosuppressants leading to a higher risk of infections.
The Department is also the nodal agency for implementing infection control measures across the hospital and monitors the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) efforts of the hospital. This includes the monitoring of the use of high-end antibiotics, assistance in dosing of antibiotics in patients, prevention of drug interactions and monitoring of side effects.
The Department of Infectious Diseases offers treatment of infections for:
- Hospitalized medical/surgical patients
- OB-GYN patients
- HIV-infected patients
- Cancer patients
- Solid Organ/Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
- Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Treatment (OPAT) patients
Additionally, the Department of Infectious Disease is involved in clinical research of:
- Mycology
- Multidrug-resistant Infections
- General Infectious Diseases
- Infections in Cancer/Transplant populations
Our Doctors
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Dr Subramanian Swaminathan
Director
MBBS, MD, DNB, MNAMS, American Board (Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases)
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- What are the commonly treated infections at Gleneagles Hospital?
Our Infectious Diseases team treats people on both in-patient and out-patient basis. Patients with more advanced or complicated forms of infection are kept as an in-patient, while routine cases are treated with a prescription of oral antibiotics or antivirals.
- What are the advanced diagnostic tests offered at Gleneagles Hospital?
Our laboratory is equipped with all the modern equipment needed for quick and timely identification of any infection. We have highly competent equipment to perform complex tests like PCR and its variations, different types of smears, swabs, and cultures, along with imaging techniques.
- How good is the standard of cleanliness and infection control at Gleneagles Hospital?
Our hospital is thoroughly disinfected every day with standard cleaning agents and fumigation. Extra care is taken in the infectious disease wing to ensure that there is no further spread of infection within the hospital. We follow strict guidelines for hygiene and cleanliness in all parts of the hospital.
- What is the focus of the infectious diseases department at Gleneagles Hospital?
The infectious diseases department at Gleneagles has different levels of focus, including regular screening, timely detection, quick initiation of treatment, ensuring regular follow-up, and proper planning of the recovery process. Along with this, there is extra care to control the spread of infection and educate the patients about it.
- How can I book an appointment at Gleneagles Hospital?
To book an appointment, you can contact our helpline number. You will then be assigned to a member of our infectious disease team to confirm a date and time.
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