Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases Department at Amrita Hospital provides comprehensive and advanced care for diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of infections. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you regain your health and well-being.

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• Our Expertise:

1. Experienced and Renowned Infectious Disease Specialists: We have a team of highly-trained infectious disease specialists who are the domain experts and leaders in their field.
2. Treating a Wide Range of Infections: From tropical infections, viral infections to complex hospital associated infections and sexually transmitted infections, we offer expert care for all your infectious disease needs.
3. Non resolving fever and resistant infections Including Complex infections and complicated infections
4. Sexually transmitted infections: Prevention, pre and post exposure prophylaxis, management and cure.

• Advanced Diagnostics:

1. Our state-of-the-art facilities, including modern labs and advanced imaging services, ensure we get you a quick and accurate diagnosis.
2. Our labs are equipped with the latest technology for precise testing and analysis to identify the cause of your infection.

• Personalized Treatment:

1. We develop personalized treatment plans based on the latest research and best practices, focusing on your specific needs and recovery.
2. Antibiotic stewardship: We ensure the most effective and responsible use of antibiotics to combat infections while preserving their future effectiveness.
3. Beyond Antibiotics: We offer antiviral and antifungal therapies, as well as specialized care for complex infections and supportive care for prompt recovery.
4. Long term treatment of infections: For chronic infections, we provide ongoing management and follow-up care to ensure sustained healthy life.

• Preventive Care:

1. Prevention is the key: At the ID Dept, we believe prevention is the best medicine. We offer vaccinations and immunizations in adult immunisation clinic to keep you protected
2. Travel with confidence: Get expert advice and preventive care consultations before your trip to minimize your risk of infections abroad.
3. Be your own health care expert: We educate patients and their families on infection prevention practices to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.

• Research and Education:

1. Our department is committed to innovation and education. We actively participate in clinical research activities to develop new treatment strategies and the most modern medicines for our patients
2. ID training: We provide education and training for healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge in infectious disease management.
3. We are committed to your health and well-being. Contact the ID Dept today for consultations.

Preventive Id Services

• Adult vaccination & Travel clinic (Routine Vaccination, Travel Specific Immunizations)
• Emerging infections (Surveillance Response Planning)
• One Health (Zoonotic diseases)
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Antimicrobial Stewardship & Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy

 Others

• Telemedicine
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

• Fellowship in Clinical Infectious Diseases

  Applications invited for Fellowship in Clinical Infectious Diseases at Division of Infectious Diseases, Amrita Hospital, Kochi.
  Course Type: 2-year full-time university-affiliated fellowship.
  Highlights: Complex clinical infections, Infections in immunocompromised, Infection Control, Antimicrobial stewardship and patient safety, ID Research
  Eligibility: MD / DNB General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine.
  Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2025
  Apply online with a CV to [email protected]