Understanding Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and they can affect anyone regardless of age. These conditions can spread through direct contact, airborne particles, contaminated food or water, and even insect bites. While many infections are self-limiting, some require urgent and specialized care—especially in the immunocompromised, elderly, or critically ill.
Common conditions managed include:
- Typhoid (ટાઈફોઇડ / टाइफॉइड)
- Tuberculosis (ક્ષય / क्षय रोग)
- Dengue (ડેન્ગ્યુ / डेंगू)
- Malaria (મલેરિયા / मलेरिया)
- Swine Flu (H1N1)
- COVID-19 and post-COVID complications
- Hepatitis (A, B, C, E)
- Sepsis (રક્તઝેર / सेप्सिस)
- Fungal Infections like Mucormycosis
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Pneumonia and lung infections
- Skin & soft tissue infections
- HIV/AIDS and associated opportunistic infections
Why Choose Shayona Hospital for Infectious Diseases?
Shayona Hospital is among the best hospitals in Ghatlodiya and Ahmedabad for infectious disease management due to several key strengths:
- Critical Care Support: Our dedicated ICU and HDU setup with intensivist backup allows us to treat life-threatening infections such as sepsis, severe pneumonia, and dengue shock syndrome.
- In-House Diagnostic Labs: We have rapid testing facilities for RT-PCR, blood cultures, serology, malaria/dengue antigen testing, and more.
- Infectious Disease Specialist Consultations: Focused care is provided through specialists trained in diagnosing and treating rare and complex infections.
- Infection Control Measures: We follow strict hygiene protocols to minimize hospital-acquired infections.
- Vaccination & Preventive Services: Including flu shots, Hepatitis B vaccines, typhoid vaccines, and counseling on travel-related illnesses.
Conditions Treated at the Department of Infectious Disease
- 1. Typhoid Fever
Caused by Salmonella typhi, this infection is common in Ahmedabad, especially during monsoon season. We offer rapid Widal and Typhi-Dot testing, antibiotic stewardship, and follow-up care for relapse or chronic carriers.
- 2. Tuberculosis (TB)
As a pulmonologist-led facility, we are known for managing all forms of TB (ક્ષય)—including drug-resistant and extrapulmonary TB—with Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS) and individualized regimens.
- 3. Dengue & Malaria
These mosquito-borne infections are rampant during certain months in areas like Wadaj, Gota, and Nirnaynagar. We offer platelet monitoring, hydration therapy, and ICU backup for dengue shock and cerebral malaria.
- 4. Hepatitis B & C
We provide antiviral treatment and regular monitoring through viral load and liver function testing for these chronic viral infections which are a growing concern in urban Ahmedabad.
- 5. COVID-19 and Long COVID Care
We manage COVID-19 patients needing oxygen, steroids, antivirals, and rehabilitation. Post-COVID complications, like pulmonary fibrosis or secondary infections, are managed by our Pulmonary & Infectious Disease team collaboratively.
- 6. HIV & Opportunistic Infections
From early diagnosis to ART initiation, we also treat infections like PCP pneumonia, toxoplasmosis, and candidiasis in immunocompromised individuals.
Integrated Approach to Diagnosis & Treatment
Our infectious disease specialists collaborate with experts from Pulmonary Medicine, General Medicine, Critical Care, Microbiology, and Surgery to ensure comprehensive treatment.
We use modern diagnostics like:
- Blood cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- CBNAAT for Tuberculosis
- ELISA & Rapid tests for HIV/Hepatitis
- HRCT for post-COVID and TB-related lung infections
- Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis in neuro-infections
- FNAC/Biopsy for atypical infections
- Patient Education & Counseling
- We believe in empowering patients.
Every patient receives counseling about:
- Duration and adherence to antibiotic courses
- Preventive measures such as boiling water or mosquito control
- Isolation needs in contagious cases
- Vaccine schedules and prophylactic medicines
- Community Awareness and Outreach
- We regularly conduct awareness programs in Ghatlodiya, Gota, Naranpura, and Ranip on dengue prevention, tuberculosis detection, and post-COVID care.
Emergency Infectious Disease Services
Shayona Hospital handles infectious disease emergencies like:
- High-grade fever with altered sensorium
- Septic shock
- Acute respiratory infections
- Uncontrolled diarrhea or vomiting
- Suspected meningitis or encephalitis
- With our 24x7 emergency response, patients from across Ghatlodiya, Nirnaynagar, Wadaj, and SG Highway areas receive timely and life-saving care.
Your Trusted Hospital for Infectious Disease Care in Ahmedabad
Whether it’s a seasonal flu, drug-resistant TB, or a rare infection, Shayona Hospital is here to support you with trusted diagnostics, ethical treatment, and affordable care. We are proud to be known as one of the best hospitals in Ahmedabad for infectious disease treatment, especially for communities around Ghatlodiya, Gota, Wadaj, Naranpura, Nirnaynagar, and Ranip.
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