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Paediatric Infectious Disease
The Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department at MRR Children’s Hospital focuses on the precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and comprehensive prevention of infections in children. Our team provides expert care for bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections across all age groups, from newborns to adolescents. With an emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship, we ensure safe, targeted therapies that prevent resistance and support overall paediatric health.
Key Features
- Accurate and prompt identification of infectious agents.
- Management of complex and recurrent infections.
- Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
- Continuous education and collaboration across departments to enhance care.
Key Symptoms
High, persistent fever or chills.
Diarrhoea, vomiting, or dehydration linked to infections.
Recurrent infections such as ear, urinary, or respiratory tract.
Suspected exposure to contagious diseases.
Non-healing wounds or skin infections.
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Paediatric Infectious Disease
The Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department at MRR Children’s Hospital focuses on the precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and comprehensive prevention of infections in children. Our team provides expert care for bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections across all age groups, from newborns to adolescents. With an emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship, we ensure safe, targeted therapies that prevent resistance and support overall paediatric health.
Key Symptoms
High, persistent fever or chills.
Diarrhoea, vomiting, or dehydration linked to infections.
Recurrent infections such as ear, urinary, or respiratory tract.
Suspected exposure to contagious diseases.
Non-healing wounds or skin infections.
Key Features
- Accurate and prompt identification of infectious agents.
- Management of complex and recurrent infections.
- Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
- Continuous education and collaboration across departments to enhance care.
Meet the Experts
Meet the Experts
What Sets Us Apart
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Leadership: Robust protocols to ensure judicious antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Seamless integration with paediatric immunology, critical care, haematology, and other specialities.
- Preventive Focus: Proactive approach to vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreak control.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Vigilant tracking and follow-up of infectious patterns and treatment outcomes.
Our Approach
Our Paediatric Infectious Diseases team is dedicated to:
- Delivering early, evidence-based diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Applying targeted, individualised treatment strategies for acute and chronic infections.
- Promoting hospital-wide infection control education and practice.
- Empowering families through prevention-focused counselling.
Sub-Services
Acute Infection Management
- Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
Antimicrobial Stewardship:
- Optimised use of antibiotics and antifungal therapies.
Chronic & Recurrent Infection Care:
- Management of prolonged or relapsing infectious conditions.
Hospital-Acquired Infection Control:
- Strategies and intervention for nosocomial infections.
Vaccination Guidance:
- Immunisation support, catch-up schedules, and travel-related vaccinations.
Specialised Programmes
- High-risk follow-up, brachial plexus care, NDT, MDT clinics.
Sports Injuries
- Specialised care for paediatric sports-related conditions.
Bone Tumour Management
- Surgical treatment of benign and malignant bone growths.
Why Choose Us
- Expert Team: Our team includes highly qualified paediatric infectious diseases consultants with strong diagnostic expertise.
- Focus On Building Immunity: We prioritise reducing antibiotic overuse and building immunity.
- Advanced Facilities: With access to paediatric diagnostic labs and rapid reporting, we ensure timely and accurate care.
- Multidisciplinary Care: We focus on integrated management for infectious complications across specialities.
- Family-Centric Care: We focus on proactive family education and outbreak prevention strategies.
What Sets Us Apart
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Leadership: Robust protocols to ensure judicious antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance.
- Multidisciplinary Coordination: Seamless integration with paediatric immunology, critical care, haematology, and other specialities.
- Preventive Focus: Proactive approach to vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreak control.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Vigilant tracking and follow-up of infectious patterns and treatment outcomes.
Our Approach
Our Paediatric Infectious Diseases team is dedicated to:
- Delivering early, evidence-based diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Applying targeted, individualised treatment strategies for acute and chronic infections.
- Promoting hospital-wide infection control education and practice.
- Empowering families through prevention-focused counselling.
Sub-Services
Acute Infection Management
- Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections
Antimicrobial Stewardship:
- Optimised use of antibiotics and antifungal therapies.
Chronic & Recurrent Infection Care:
- Management of prolonged or relapsing infectious conditions.
Hospital-Acquired Infection Control:
- Strategies and intervention for nosocomial infections.
Vaccination Guidance:
- Immunisation support, catch-up schedules, and travel-related vaccinations.
Specialised Programmes
- High-risk follow-up, brachial plexus care, NDT, MDT clinics.
Sports Injuries
- Specialised care for paediatric sports-related conditions.
Bone Tumour Management
- Surgical treatment of benign and malignant bone growths.
Why choose us
- Expert Team: Our team includes highly qualified paediatric infectious diseases consultants with strong diagnostic expertise.
- Focus On Building Immunity: We prioritise reducing antibiotic overuse and building immunity.
- Advanced Facilities: With access to paediatric diagnostic labs and rapid reporting, we ensure timely and accurate care.
- Multidisciplinary Care: We focus on integrated management for infectious complications across specialities.
- Family-Centric Care: We focus on proactive family education and outbreak prevention strategies.
Paediatric Care That’s Always Within Reach
Book a consultation, speak with our team, or locate us with ease. Our support is responsive, informed, and continuous.
Paediatric Care That’s Always Within Reach
Book a consultation, speak with our team, or locate us with ease. Our support is responsive, informed, and continuous.