Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Specialized Care and Cure for Childhood Infections

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Children are uniquely vulnerable to infections, which can affect growth, development, and long-term health. At SEHA Tawam Hospital, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. Our child-focused approach combines advanced medical expertise with a compassionate environment designed to reduce anxiety for both young patients and their families.

From routine infections to complex and rare conditions, we ensure children receive safe, evidence-based, and effective care that promotes recovery and long-term well-being.

Why Choose SEHA Tawam Hospital for Pediatric Infectious Diseases?

Specialized Pediatric Expertise

Pediatric infectious disease specialists trained in managing infections across all age groups.

Advanced Diagnostics for Children

Child-appropriate laboratory and imaging techniques, including rapid PCR and microbial cultures.

Family-Centered Care

Pre-treatment counseling and education for families to support decision-making and long-term care.

Comprehensive Clinics

Dedicated services for tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, HIV, and immunodeficiency-related infections.

Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach

Close collaboration with pediatric oncology, nephrology, surgery, and intensive care units.

Focus on Prevention

Vaccinations, infection-prevention counseling, and school/community education initiatives.

Safe and Supportive Environment

Child-friendly settings designed to reduce stress during testing and treatment.

What We Treat

Common Pediatric Infections

  • Respiratory illnesses (pneumonia, bronchiolitis, influenza)
  • Gastrointestinal infections (rotavirus, bacterial diarrhea, parasitic infections)
  • Skin and soft tissue infections (impetigo, abscesses, cellulitis)
  • Urinary tract infections

Complex & Chronic Infections

  • Pediatric tuberculosis (pulmonary and extrapulmonary)
  • Viral hepatitis B and C with child-focused management
  • HIV/AIDS care in children with antiretroviral therapy and monitoring
  • Infections in immuno-compromised children, particularly:
    • -Malignancy
    • -Primary or secondary immunodeficiency
    • -Solid organ transplantation

Severe & Resistant Infections

  • Sepsis and bloodstream infections in neonates and children
  • Hospital-acquired infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
  • Post-surgical and device-related infections

Travel-Related & Emerging Diseases

  • Malaria, dengue, and other vector-borne illnesses
  • Vaccination and preventive counseling for children traveling abroad
  • Post-travel fever and infection assessment
  • Vaccination services
  • Catch-up immunization planning for:
    • Under immunized or and vaccinated children
    • Children with interrupted vaccination schedule due to illness or health care access issues

Vaccination of immunocompromised children, including:

  • children the malignancy or on immunosuppressive therapy
  • post bone marrow transplant and solid organ transplant recipients
  • children with primary immunodeficiency

Individualized risk assessment and guidance on:

  • use and timing of live attenuated and inactivated vaccines.
  • vaccination before, during, and after immunosuppressive therapy
  • post exposure prophylaxis

Specialized consultation

  • Fever of unknown origin (FUO) and prolonged febrile illness
  • Congenital and perinatal infections (eat on G-tube Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus & Herpes infections, congenital Cytomegalovirus, syphilis)
  • Bone and joint infections, including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis
  • Central nervous system infections, including meningitis and encephalitis

Innovations and New Updates

Child-Friendly Rapid Testing

Faster and less invasive diagnostic methods tailored for children.

Pediatric Sepsis Protocols

Early recognition and rapid treatment to improve survival rates.

Expanded Immunization Services

Ensuring high coverage against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Collaborative Care Programs

Linking infectious disease specialists with nutrition and rehabilitation for holistic child recovery.

Family Education Workshops

Teaching parents how to manage infections at home and prevent spread in schools or communities.

Meet Our Experts

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The Pediatric Infectious Diseases team at Tawam Hospital includes subspecialists with international training and extensive experience in treating childhood infections. They work closely with families to provide individualized, evidence-based care in a safe and reassuring environment. Their focus is not only on curing the infection but also on safeguarding the child’s overall health, growth, and development.

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Monday – Saturday:
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Sunday:
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