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Infectious disease

If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have an infectious disease, our specialists can work with you to recommend treatments.

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At Prevea, we offer the latest treatments and a team approach to caring for you.

Prevea infectious disease specialists are dedicated to improving the health of those living with acute and chronic infectious diseases. Our specialists provide outpatient clinic appointments and emergency consultations for the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases.

Infectious diseases are diseases caused by microorganisms or germs that enter the body, multiply and can cause an infection. Some infectious diseases are contagious and spread from one person to another. Other infectious diseases can be spread by germs carried in air, water, food or soil. They can also be spread by biting insects or contact with animals.

The four different categories of infectious agents are:

Bacteria.
Viruses.
Fungi.
Parasites.

Key services

Blood stream infections, including catheter-related infections
Bone and joint infections
Central nervous system infections
Coordination of immunizations and post-exposure treatment
Coordination of outpatient intravenous (IV) antibiotics
Evaluation of fevers of unknown source
Fungal infection
Heart valve infections
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Infections in travelers
Nosocomial and surgical infections, including MRSA
Skin and soft tissue infections
Travel medicine
Tuberculosis (TB)
Treatment of sexually transmitted infections
Urogenital infections
Wound care

Care for those with weakened immune systems

We also care for people with underlying immunological disorders who have a hard time fighting illnesses and infections on their own, including treatment of infections in transplant recipients and other patients with weakened immune systems, including malignant neutropenia and HIV/AIDS.

Diagnosing infectious diseases

Your physician or provider may use one or more of the following tests to diagnose an infectious disease:

Blood tests.
CT scan.
Lumbar puncture (also called spinal tap).
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology, which is rapid diagnosis for respiratory infections, central nervous system infections, diarrheal infections and some blood stream infections.
Urinary, mucus or fecal cultures.

Diagnosis and treatment of infections

Above is a list of some of the common infectious conditions our specialists diagnose and treat. Our physicians and providers work with patients to put a stop to infection and prevent a more serious disease from occurring.

Treating infectious diseases

If you or a loved one contract an infectious disease, medication will oftentimes be the first step in treatment. Your doctor may prescribe:

Antibiotics
Antivirals
Antifungals
Vaccines and immunizations for prevention

Our specialists work with your primary care physician or provider to recommend treatments based on your condition, health and lifestyle.

Meet our physicians and providers

Agnes Kresch, MD

Infectious Disease Physician

Edward Morales, MD

Infectious Disease Physician

Marjorie Hatszegi, APNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Infectious Disease

Preventing infectious diseases

Every day you and your loved ones may encounter organisms that can cause mild to severe infectious diseases. You can take steps to prevent illness, including keeping up with proper vaccines. The number one thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection is to wash your hands regularly.