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Infectious Diseases at GBMC
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Providing inpatient consultation for adults who are hospitalized because of an infectious process
At GBMC HealthCare, our community is at the heart of everything we do. Our Division of Infectious Diseases is dedicated to caring for adults with complex and challenging infections in a warm and supportive environment. With nearly 50 years of combined experience, our board-certified physicians and compassionate staff are committed to helping you understand your condition, answering your questions, and guiding you toward a healthy recovery.
Important Note:
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Our Infectious Diseases team provides inpatient consultations for hospitalized patients.
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For outpatient management, a referral from your primary care provider is typically required. We also offer limited telephone support for outpatient questions from GBMC care providers.
What We Do
- Treat a Wide Range of Infections: Our experts diagnose and manage conditions like Lyme disease, HIV, fevers of unknown origin, pneumonia, complex urinary tract infections, and joint or bone infections.
- Promote Infection Control: We work closely with hospital-wide committees to oversee responsible antibiotic use and reduce the spread of hospital-acquired infections.
- Provide Education: We train future healthcare professionals in Infectious Diseases and offer support for primary care providers seeking guidance on infection management.
Our Services & Expertise
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Soft tissue and skin infections
- Infections that are slow to respond or show resistance
- Pneumonia
- Complex urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Acute Lyme disease
- Infections in immunocompromised individuals
- Bone and joint infections
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
- HIV
- Fever of unknown origin
- Long-Term Care
- Management of long-term IV antibiotic therapy
- Antibiotic Use & Prevention
- Guidance on appropriate antibiotic use
- Strategies to prevent hospital-acquired infections
Tip for patients and families: If you have questions about preventing or treating infections, speak with your primary care provider first. They can help determine whether an infectious disease consultation is right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyme disease curable?
Yes. While the infection can be cured with proper treatment, some individuals may experience lingering symptoms even after successful therapy.
How contagious is MRSA?
MRSA is contagious; however, it's mostly a problem for vulnerable individuals. It can occasionally be transmitted in school, household or athletic situations, so regular use of alcohol-based hand wash is important in prevention.
What is the best way to prevent diarrhea when needing to take an antibiotic?
The use of a probiotics such as yogurt with active cultures, lactobacillus- or saccharonyles-containing supplements may be helpful. Always discuss any new supplement with your healthcare provider.
Yes. While the infection can be cured with proper treatment, some individuals may experience lingering symptoms even after successful therapy.
How contagious is MRSA?
MRSA is contagious; however, it's mostly a problem for vulnerable individuals. It can occasionally be transmitted in school, household or athletic situations, so regular use of alcohol-based hand wash is important in prevention.
What is the best way to prevent diarrhea when needing to take an antibiotic?
The use of a probiotics such as yogurt with active cultures, lactobacillus- or saccharonyles-containing supplements may be helpful. Always discuss any new supplement with your healthcare provider.
Why Choose GBMC?
- Community-Centered Care: We’re proud to be a community-based health system, ensuring our patients and their families always feel supported, informed, and respected.
- Expert Team: Our physicians and staff bring decades of experience, working together to help you achieve the best possible health outcomes.
- Collaborative Approach: We partner with multiple departments to enhance infection control and optimize antibiotic use.
- Compassion & Warmth: From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll find an environment built on understanding, kindness, and a commitment to your well-being.
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