Stopping disease before it spreads
Infectious diseases may be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. These diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Baylor Scott & White Health has physicians on the medical staff certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both infectious diseases and internal medicine. Infectious disease physicians are also trained in outpatient antibiotic infusion and travel medicine.
Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and can sometimes make the difference between life and death. Hand-washing is an important means of preventing the spread of infection.
Types of infectious diseases treated
Some common infectious diseases that we treat across Texas include:
- Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
- Fungal infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- HIV/AIDS and associated opportunistic infections
- Mycobacterial infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bacteremia/sepsis
- Bone and joint infections
- Central nervous system infections
- Infections in immunocompromised patients (transplant, cancer chemotherapy, etc.)
- Endocarditis and endovascular infections
- Meningitis
- Flu
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- West Nile virus
- Whooping cough
Infectious diseases treatment options
Depending on the cause of your infection, Baylor Scott & White offers treatment options that include pain relief, vaccination and medication.
Outpatient antibiotic infusion
Patients receive their antibiotic medications via intravenous infusion in a private or semi-private room.Pain relief, vaccination and medication
Depending on the cause of your infection, Baylor Scott & White offers treatment options that include pain relief, vaccination and medication.Travel medicine
Medical advice and intervention for international travelers who are at risk of acquiring infectious diseases during their planned activities. Travel medicine treatment includes pretravel health counseling, post-travel follow-up and evaluation, and post-travel health education.Specialized centers for infectious disease treatment
Baylor Scott & White HIV Clinic
Baylor Scott & White offers an HIV Clinic in Central Texas. The clinic serves as your contact for many lifestyle transitions, such as obtaining medication, managing your medication, counseling and coping with your chronic disease.