Infectious Disease Care
The infectious disease specialists at Merit Health Rankin diagnose and care for a wide range of conditions caused by bacteria, viruses and other organisms. A multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other clinicians provide treatment through antibiotics and other medications, as well as preventive vaccinations and immunizations.
We provide a range of services, including:
- Diagnostic services for bacterial and viral pathogens
- Care for hospitalized patients with infectious diseases
- Pre- and post-travel health consultations and immunizations
- Care and oversight of transplant patients
Infectious disease professionals manage care for a range of infectious conditions, including:
- Cytomegalovirus disease
- Fungal infections
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Infections of the skin and soft tissue
- Influenza
- Lyme disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Transplant-related infections
- Travel-related infections
- Tuberculosis
- Viral hepatitis