At Kern Medical, our providers specialize in the diagnosis and treatment
of infectious diseases and are designed to meet the needs of patients
in both the hospital and in an outpatient setting.
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria,
viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies.
They usually pose no harm and are often even helpful, but in some cases,
certain organisms may cause disease.
Some of these diseases can pass from human to human, while others are transmitted
by bites through insects or animals, and there are others that are caused
by inhaled spores. Infectious diseases may also be acquired by eating
contaminated food or water, or by exposure to organisms in the environment.
Many, but not all, infectious diseases can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent
and thorough handwashing also may protect you from some types of infectious diseases.
Conditions We Treat
Antibiotic therapy
Blood stream infections
Bone and joint infections
Central nervous system infections including Meningitis
COVID
Endocarditis
Fungal infections
HIV infection and AIDS
Immunizations
Infections associated with medical devices and procedures
Infections associated with organ transplantation
Infections related to compromised immunity (prevention and treatment)
Leprosy
Osteomyelitis
Parasitic diseases
Pneumonia
Post-surgical infections
Sepsis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Travel-associated diseases (prevention and treatment)
