Infectious Diseases
Physicians in our Infectious Diseases Division specialize in the
treatment of individuals with diseases or conditions caused by
infectious agents, viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. These
infectious diseases are becoming increasingly severe threats to public
health, despite new and improved antimicrobial therapies. Our physicians
are available for consultation on a wide variety of infectious
conditions and to provide guidance on evaluations that may lead to the
identification of an infectious illness.
Specialty Areas
Adult Vaccination
It is estimated that as many as 60,000 adults die each year from
vaccine-preventable diseases. Too often, they forget to update their
vaccinations or incorrectly assume the shots they received as children
will protect them for the rest of their lives. We offer a wide range of
vaccines to protect adults from preventable illnesses.
HIV/AIDS
Our physicians provide the full spectrum of management for
individuals infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. We also conduct clinical
trials on new therapies for AIDs. For more information on research
underway at UConn Health Center, visit our
clinical
trials web page. The UConn Health Center is a Ryan White service
provider and provides a broad range of HIV-related services.
International Travel Medicine
Our
International Traveler’s Medical Service provides pre-travel
counseling and immunization to avoid unnecessary risks from unfamiliar
but preventable diseases when traveling to developing areas of the
world. We offer post-travel follow-up for individuals who become ill as
a result to their travels.
Bone and Joint Infections
Our physicians provide antibiotic management of bone and joint
infections in conjunction with the department of orthopedic surgery. We
offer management of outpatient intravenous antibiotics and their
complications.
Immunosuppressive Therapy
Our physicians offer pre-therapy evaluations for patients
planning to undergo therapy with biologic immunosuppressive
medications to treat psoriasis, ulcerative colitis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. Preventative
strategies, including vaccination, can be identified to
avoid infectious complications.
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Dowling North Medical Building
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
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