Infectious disease care for children
Fever often occurs when the body is trying to fight an infection. If your child is experiencing symptoms of an infection, specialists at Peyton Manning Children's - Indianapolis Pediatric Infectious Disease Care in Carmel, Indiana, are here for your child and family. Our team of pediatric specialists has the expertise to diagnose and treat bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
Care for complex childhood illness and infections
If your child’s infection does not respond to treatment, they may need to see an infectious disease specialist. Your child’s provider starts by listening to you and your child. By getting to know your child, we create a personalized care plan to diagnose and treat your child’s infection. We specialize in treating infectious diseases, including:
- Abdominal abscess (a pocket of infected pus or fluid in the abdomen)
- Bone and joint infection
- Central nervous system infection
- Chickenpox
- COVID-19 and SARS
- Ebola
- Fever of unknown origin
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Infections due to cancer treatment or immune deficiencies
- Influenza (seasonal or other flu)
- Immunodeficiency
- Malaria
- Measles
- Meningitis
- MRSA
- Mumps
- Pneumonia and complications
- Recurrent fevers or auto-inflammatory conditions
- Shingles
- Syphilis
- Travel-related infections, such as malaria or other parasitic infections
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Urinary tract infections
- Vaccine preventable diseases
- Whooping cough
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, including high fever or shortness of breath, go to the nearest ER and call 911.
Preventing infectious diseases
Our care team shares family-centered education to help you prevent the spread of infectious illnesses. Tips include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
- Wear a mask if needed to prevent the spread of airborne germs
- Avoid touching your eyes, noses or mouth with your hands
- Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date
- Prepare your food safely
- Don’t drink after others