About Infectious Disease Medicine
Infectious disease medicine within internal medicine diagnoses and treats infections such as typhoid, dengue, malaria, TB and viral fevers. The aim is to find the cause, use antibiotics only when needed and prevent spread.
Finish prescribed courses, and do not take antibiotics without advice, since resistance is a serious problem in India.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Typhoid
Dengue
Malaria
Tuberculosis
Fever of unknown origin
Related Diseases
Typhoid fever
Dengue
Malaria
Tuberculosis
Symptoms to Watch For
Prolonged fever
Chills
Night sweats
Rash with fever
Procedures & Treatments
Blood cultures
Serology
Antibiotic selection
Infection control advice