Infectious Diseases | Baylor Scott & White Health

Stopping disease before it starts

Infectious diseases may be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. These diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Baylor Scott & White Health has physicians on the medical staff certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both infectious diseases and internal medicine. Infectious disease physicians are also trained in outpatient antibiotic infusion and travel medicine.

Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and can sometimes make the difference between life and death. Hand-washing is an important means of preventing the spread of infection.

Infectious diseases treated

Some common infectious diseases include:

Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
Fungal infections
Gastrointestinal infections
HIV/AIDS and associated opportunistic infections
Mycobacterial infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Common cold

Bacteremia/sepsis
Bone and joint infections
Central nervous system infections
Infections in immunocompromised patients (transplant, cancer chemotherapy, etc.)
Endocarditis and endovascular infections

Meningitis
Flu
Lyme disease
Malaria
Tuberculosis
West Nile virus
Whooping cough

Treatment options

Depending on the cause of your infection, Baylor Scott & White offers treatment options that include pain relief, vaccination and medication.

Specialized centers

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Baylor Scott & White HIV Clinic

1.254.724.2264

Baylor Scott & White offers an HIV Clinic in Central Texas. The clinic serves as your contact for many lifestyle transitions such as obtaining medication, managing your medication, counseling and coping with your chronic disease. For an appointment, call 254.724.2264