Pediatric Infectious Diseases

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital offers a variety of comprehensive care to children with infectious diseases. The pediatric specialists in this division assist in the diagnosis and management of children with a variety of known or suspected infections, fevers and possible immune deficiencies.

Children are commonly referred for an outpatient evaluation of recurrent or prolonged infections, persistent fever, Lyme disease, tuberculosis infection, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) infection, enlarged lymph nodes, travel consultation and a wide range of childhood infections. Children with meningitis, encephalitis, bone infections, endocarditis, and a spectrum of serious or difficult to treat infections are usually evaluated by an infectious disease specialist as an inpatient at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital.
 

To speak with the Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, please call 732.339.7841.