As one of the subspecialties of Pediatrics, this unit focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by infection agents such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites in children. In addition to diagnosis and treatment, the department provides preventive care services, including vaccination services against these infections and preventive treatments for children with immune system issues.

Services provided by the department include:

Assessment of febrile children

Upper and lower respiratory tract infections

COVID-19

Exanthematous diseases

Vaccination services and vaccine counseling for healthy and at-risk children

Preventive measures and treatment for infections in children with immunodeficiency

Gastrointestinal infections (gastroenteritis) with diarrhea

Treatment of infections caused by hospital-acquired resistant microorganisms

Management of epidemic diseases

Congenital infections

Evaluation of children with frequent infections