Infectious disease

There are many types of infectious diseases, ranging in seriousness from the common cold to sexually transmitted diseases. At MountainStar Healthcare, our specialists are experienced in treating a wide range of infectious diseases.

Infectious diseases can be spread through a variety of ways, including:

• Direct contact, such as shaking hands
• Insect and animal bites
• Kissing and sexual contact
• Sharing food or drink

Infectious disease can spread in the form of:

• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Parasites
• Viruses

Some infectious diseases can be treated through rest and oral medications, and others may require hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics. When advanced care is necessary, our specialists are here to help.

We understand the idea of an infectious disease can be overwhelming, which is why our specialists provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients. We work with patients on-one-one to determine the cause of their infection and determine the best treatment option.

Our infectious disease experts diagnose and treat many infectious diseases, such as:

• Joint and bone infections
• Infections in bone marrow
• Infections in organ transplant recipients
• Postoperative infections
• Sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Tuberculosis

Infectious diseases are caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite and can be transmitted through multiple sources, including insects, animals or food and water.