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The symptoms of infectious diseases can vary widely, but common signs include fever, fatigue, cough, and body aches. Some infectious diseases may also cause specific symptoms, such as skin rashes, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing.

Preventing the spread of infectious diseases is crucial for public health. Key prevention strategies include:

Vaccination: Immunization is one of the most effective ways to prevent certain infectious diseases.

Hand Hygiene: Proper handwashing can reduce the transmission of many pathogens.

Safe Practices: Practicing safe sex, using clean needles, and avoiding sharing personal items can prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Travel Precautions: When traveling to areas with endemic diseases, taking necessary precautions and getting recommended vaccines is essential.

Effective management and treatment of infectious diseases are paramount in ensuring the well-being of individuals and communities. The approach to managing and treating infectious diseases varies widely depending on the specific pathogen, its severity, and the individual’s overall health. Here are some key aspects of managing and treating infectious diseases:

1. Early Diagnosis: Early detection of an infectious disease is crucial for prompt treatment and containment. Healthcare professionals use various diagnostic tools, including laboratory tests and imaging, to identify the causative agent and assess the extent of the infection.

2. Antibiotics and Antiviral Medications: For bacterial infections, antibiotics are often prescribed. These medications target and kill the bacteria responsible for the disease. In the case of viral infections, antiviral medications may be used to slow down the virus’s replication and alleviate symptoms. It’s important to note that antibiotics are not effective against viral infections.

3. Supportive Care: In many cases, the body’s natural immune response plays a significant role in fighting off infectious diseases. Supportive care, such as maintaining proper hydration, rest, and nutrition, can help the body recover more effectively. This is especially important for viral infections where antiviral drugs may have limited efficacy.

4. Vaccination : Prevention is often the best approach to infectious diseases. Vaccination programs have been instrumental in controlling and eradicating many infectious diseases. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to create protective antibodies, reducing the risk of infection and transmission.

5. Isolation and Quarantine: To prevent the spread of contagious diseases, infected individuals may be isolated from the general population, and those who have been exposed may be placed in quarantine. These measures are essential during outbreaks or pandemics to limit transmission.

6. Treatment of Complications: Some infectious diseases can lead to complications, such as pneumonia, sepsis, or organ damage. Managing and treating these complications promptly is critical to improving the patient’s prognosis.

7. Public Health Measures: In addition to individual treatment, public health measures play a significant role in managing infectious diseases. This includes contact tracing, surveillance, and the implementation of control measures, such as social distancing and mask mandates during outbreaks.

8. Antifungal and Antiparasitic Medications: Infections caused by fungi or parasites require specific medications tailored to the type of pathogen involved. Antifungal drugs and antiparasitic medications are administered to combat these infections effectively.

It’s important to note that the management and treatment of infectious diseases are continually evolving as new research and therapies emerge. Consultation with healthcare professionals and adherence to recommended treatment regimens are essential for a successful outcome.

Infectious diseases are a global health concern, but with knowledge, prevention, and early intervention, we can reduce their impact on individuals and communities. 

Explore the information on this site and visit us at our Facebook page to learn more about specific infectious diseases, their prevention, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Remember, knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases. Stay informed, stay safe, and together, we can work towards a healthier future.

We understand that living with HIV requires specialized care and attention. Our physicians have the expertise and knowledge to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. When you choose us as your healthcare partner, you can expect:

Comprehensive Assessments: We conduct thorough evaluations to understand your medical history, lifestyle, and specific HIV strain to create a customized care plan.

State-of-the-Art Treatments: We stay at the forefront of HIV research, ensuring that you have access to the latest antiretroviral therapies and treatment regimens. Our goal is to suppress the virus and boost your immune system effectively.

Holistic Approach: We believe in a holistic approach to care, addressing not only the physical aspects of HIV but also the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients. We provide support and counseling services to help you cope with the challenges that may arise.

Our practice offers a wide range of services to address all aspects of HIV care:

Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): We prescribe and manage ART regimens, continuously monitoring their effectiveness and adjusting them as needed to achieve viral suppression.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): We provide PrEP to individuals at high risk of HIV to prevent infection.

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): Our team offers PEP to prevent HIV transmission following potential exposure.
Immunizations: We ensure that our patients receive recommended vaccinations to protect their overall health.

Ongoing Monitoring: Regular check-ups, viral load testing, and CD4 counts are part of our ongoing monitoring to track the progress of your treatment.

Clinical Trials: We stay up-to-date on the latest clinical trials and offer eligible patients opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research.

HIV research is continually evolving, and ongoing efforts are aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV and working towards an eventual cure.

HIV medications can help lower your viral load, fight infections, and improve your quality of life.  With the introduction of new medications the outlook has gotten much better for those with HIV.  But there are still some long-term effects that may occur.  As time passes, people living with HIV may begin to develop side effects from treatment or HIV itself.  These may include:  accelerated aging, cognitive impairment inflammation-related complications, effects on lipid levels and even some forms of cancer.  

It’s important to note that with proper medical care, medication adherence, and a healthy lifestyle, many older individuals with HIV can lead fulfilling lives. The key to successful aging with HIV is comprehensive healthcare, including regular monitoring and management of both HIV and age-related health concerns, along with social and emotional support. Healthcare providers who specialize in HIV care can offer tailored guidance and support for individuals aging with the virus.

Live a longer, healthier life.  Schedule a consultation today.https://www.health.com/cmom

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected.  It can be caused by various factors, including viruses, alcohol, certain medications, toxins, and autoimmune diseases. The most common types of Hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, each caused by a different virus. However, viral infections are the most common cause of hepatitis.

Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool and blood of people who are infected. 

Hepatitis A is very contagious. It is spread when someone unknowingly ingests the virus — even in microscopic amounts — through close personal contact with an infected person or through eating contaminated food or drink. 

Symptoms of hepatitis A can last up to 2 months and include fatigue, nausea, stomach pain, and jaundice. Most people with hepatitis A do not have long-lasting illness. The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. 

This can happen through sexual contact; sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; or from mother to baby at birth. 

Not all people newly infected with HBV have symptoms, but for those that do, symptoms can include fatigue, poor appetite, stomach pain, nausea, and jaundice. For many people, hepatitis B is a short-term illness. For others, it can become a long-term, chronic infection that can lead to serious, even life-threatening health issues like cirrhosis or liver cancer. 

Risk for chronic infection is related to age at infection: about 90% of infants with hepatitis B go on to develop chronic infection, whereas only 2%–6% of people who get hepatitis B as adults become chronically infected. The best way to prevent hepatitis B is to get vaccinated.

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs. 

For some people, Hepatitis C is a short-term illness, but for more than half of people who become infected with the Hepatitis C virus, it becomes a long-term, chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis C can result in serious, even life-threatening health problems like cirrhosis and liver cancer. 

People with chronic Hepatitis C can often have no symptoms and don’t feel sick. When symptoms appear, they often are a sign of advanced liver disease. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. The best way to prevent Hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injecting drugs. Getting tested for Hepatitis C is important, because treatments can cure most people with Hepatitis C in 8 to 12 weeks.

Hepatitis D, also known as “delta hepatitis,” is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis D virus (HDV). Hepatitis D only occurs in people who are also infected with the Hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis D is spread when blood or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. 

Hepatitis D can be an acute, short-term infection or become a long-term, chronic infection. Hepatitis D can cause severe symptoms and serious illness that can lead to life-long liver damage and even death. 

People can become infected with both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D viruses at the same time (known as “coinfection”) or get Hepatitis D after first being infected with the Hepatitis B virus (known as “superinfection”). There is no vaccine to prevent Hepatitis D. However, prevention of Hepatitis B with Hepatitis B vaccine also protects against future Hepatitis D infection.

The Hepatitis E virus is a virus that affects the liver.  It is mainly transmitted through drinking water contaminated with fecal matter.  You also can get Hepatitis E, if you eat undercooked meat from infected animals, such as pigs or deer. Less often, you can get the virus from raw shellfish that comes from tainted water. Symptoms include jaundice, lack of appetite, and nausea. In rare cases, it may progress to acute liver failure.

Hepatitis E usually resolves on its own within four to six weeks. Treatment focuses on supportive care, rehydration, and rest.  No vaccine can prevent the Hepatitis E virus.

You can lower your chances of getting the virus if you:
Don’t drink water or use ice that you don’t know is clean. Don’t eat undercooked pork, deer meat, or raw shellfish. Wash your hands with soap and water after you use the bathroom, change a diaper, and before you prepare or eat food.

CIDA’s Advanced Wound Care is a specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds.  These wounds are defined as sores, tears, laceration or surgical wounds that have not significantly healed during the course of conventional treatment.  These wounds can cause severe health risks and can result in life-threatening infections, possible amputation and debilitating health problems. 

People with slow-healing wounds no longer have to suffer. Our comprehensive approach can help heal wounds that have resisted other treatments, and help you avoid loss of limbs, reduce incidence of recurrence, and get your life back.

Infections requiring IV antibiotics
Wounds requiring frequent dressing changes
Chronic wounds
Diabetic ulcers
Necrotizing fasciitis
Osteomyelitis
Traumatic wounds
Peripheral artery disease
Venous stasis
Post-trauma
Burns
Arterial wounds

A skin wound is usually thought of as no big deal for the average person, but a number of diseases can cause or contribute to the severity​of a wound in a way that requires the intervention of certain technologies for adequate healing.

Antibacterial treatment
Bio-engineered dressings
Compression therapy
Offloading
Vacuum-assisted wound closure
Wound debridement
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment
Placental membrane coverings
Shockwave therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses a special pressure chamber to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood so your wounds can heal faster and more efficiently.  There are two types of cells involved in healing a wound or burn when it is not responding to conventional treatments.  These cells require oxygen to heal: the mitochondria (the powerhouse of cells) and the stem cells (the repair system of the body).

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen in your blood improving your oxygen supply, reducing swelling, and stopping the infection — all while you’re relaxing in the chamber.

Here’s what you need to know about hyperbaric therapy and how it plays a role in wound healing.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses a special pressure chamber to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood so your wounds can heal faster and more efficiently.  There are two types of cells involved in healing a wound or burn when it is not responding to conventional treatments.  These cells require oxygen to heal: the mitochondria (the powerhouse of cells) and the stem cells (the repair system of the body).

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen in your blood improving your oxygen supply, reducing swelling, and stopping the infection — all while you’re relaxing in the chamber.
 
Here’s what you need to know about hyperbaric therapy and how it plays a role in wound healing.

HBOT: The Experience

Being inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a lot like laying in your own bed — only you’re inside a glass cylinder.
 
You can see out in all directions, but you’re still in a enclosed environment, which might feel a little strange at first.  While in the chamber, you can still enjoy relaxating by watching television that’s placed outside the chamber. You can also speak with the technician at anytime – who is always within your view.
 
You may feel some pressure in your ears — it’s much like the sensation of taking off in a plane. To help ease this feeling, you can try clearing your ears by swallowing, yawning, or opening and closing your mouth.  Hyperbaric therapy usually requires more than one treatment. It’s not a one and done process. There is a significant time commitment. The standard 2-hour treatment is usually done 5 days per week for a 2-month period.
 
The upside of the time commitment is that you’ll have the opportunity to get used to the process and find ways to make it more enjoyable. While treatments can temporarily put a wrench in your daily routine, the benefits certainly will be worth it in the long run when it comes to healing a difficult wound.

Here are a few things you can do on your own before your hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. 
Here are some helpful tips:

Keep body clean and natural

Shower and abstain from using perfumes and deodorants during your hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Please leave your wigs and jewelry at home as well. Keep your body as clean and natural as possible.

Avoid alcohol before treatment

Keep your body healthy at least a couple weeks before your HBOT treatment. Alcohol and carbonated beverages should be avoided for at least four weeks prior to HBOT.

Stop smoking

Put the tobacco away. If you are a smoker, try to stop smoking for the length of your hyperbaric oxygen treatment because tobacco may block your body’s natural ability to transfer oxygen.

Discuss medications

Certain medications should be avoided ahead of time. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may affect certain medications. Consult with your healthcare providers in advance to discuss any medications you’re taking. 

Don’t arrive sick

Don’t arrive sick to the appointments. A cold, fever, or flue can delay the effects of your treatment. 

Plan for multiple sessions

HBOT treatments last from 60 minutes to two hours. We recommend that you receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy for an extended period of time. It may take multiple sessions before you starting seeing the benefits.Many people with hepatitis do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. If symptoms occur with an acute infection, they can appear anytime from 2 weeks to 6 months after exposure. Symptoms of chronic viral hepatitis can take decades to develop.

Physicians Referrals

To refer a patient please complete a physician referral form and we will do the rest.

For Patients:
Your body usually does an impressive job of healing itself, but sometimes it needs a little help.

Do you have questions about how to start hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Call us, we’re happy to help.  Most patients will require a referral from their primary care physician.

* HBOT services are provided at an off-site outpatient facility.